Again, lack of detail in the reporting, or I just haven't seen it, regarding the last radio contact. I would love to know why they couldn't understand what she was saying--was it a poor connection, was she speaking in a garbled way, or what? Maybe the why cannot be determined?
I felt very sad reading this article. Connie seems findable, though it is a really long shot. I've been in the back country, and know how rugged and vast it can be. But especially since Ace found rescue, I'd want to keep looking. The weather will soon turn wintry, if it hasn't already up there. I wonder if Connie was trying to get to the ranger station for some reason? However, seems quite a long shot, given what she left at the camp.