When This Dad Called Out For His Kid On A Hike, He Heard A Strange And Unfamiliar Voice Answer Back

When John Utsey went for a hike with his kids in the summer of 2020, he experienced any parent’s worst nightmare: becoming separated from one of his children in the vast and unforgiving wilderness. But when he called out to his lost daughter in an attempt to locate her in the dense forest, he was answered by a mysterious voice — one that defintiely didn't belong to a young girl. Someone else was out there with them.

Hiking along the Winsor Trail

John never would’ve guessed what that sound would lead him to, either. He and his children had been enjoying a stroll on the picturesque Winsor Trail – a lengthy path within New Mexico’s Santa Fe National Forest. Naturally, the mountainous region is a popular spot for explorers in the area.

The Utsey clan

So, the Utsey clan followed in the footsteps of these many hikers as they took in their majestic surroundings on the trail. The dad and his family all like to camp and enjoy biking and geocaching, too. Yep, something tells us that they love the great outdoors!

Something lurking in the dark woods

But an appreciation for nature couldn’t prepare John for what happened in the summer of 2020. Something was waiting for him and his family in the dark recesses of the New Mexico woods – something that the father could not ignore. And as soon as he heard the mysterious cry, John and his kids’ relaxing hike morphed into an unforgettable experience.

John Utsey's survival skills

John was 47 when he took to the trail that day, while his two kids were 12 and ten. And while the great outdoors can sometimes be unforgiving, the father probably had better survival skills than most. For starters, he’s a former member of the U.S. Marine Corps.