Update: Possible Effects of Fossett Found Near CA/NV Border

The LA Times reports confirmation that at least one of the cards, a pilot’s license, did indeed belong to Fossett. An article today provides pictures of the materials found and notes that as of last night some wreckage had been found. This morning comes confirmation that the wreckage is indeed from Fossett’s plane.

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Reader Ken sent on info about a FOX News story of a reported find of what could be personal effects of Steve Fossett, the adventurer whose plane was lost in the Nevada desert last fall. No plane, nor remains were found despite many efforts by air, foot and satellite imagery. He was declared dead in February of this year.

A hiker, Preston Morrow, found three cards with Fossett’s name and ten $100 bills near his home in Mammoth Lakes, California on Monday. Tuesday he returned with a GPS and found a red sweatshirt.  The items at first look appear genuine and human and animal hair were found on the shirt. There was no siting of the plane wreckage. A new search is planned according to the article.

I for one hope this is the real deal and leads to more information. Since our coverage of this topic began last year, I am regularly stopped by friends and asked if there is any further news. I guess everyone wants closure.