The Mariposa County Sheriff's Office conducted a two-day search for Nathan Baptista, who was reported missing near Yosemite National Park. Search efforts used helicopters and off-road vehicles, covering over 500 miles. Baptista had an active federal warrant related to aggravated sexual abuse, having violated probation. He was last seen on June 27 when he mentioned riding his dirt bike, but further investigation revealed he was potentially in Fresno. His case is now classified as absconding from law enforcement.
Surveillance footage has confirmed that his truck and dirt bike were seen in the Fresno area, indicating a shift in the case from an 'At Risk Missing Person' to an absconding fugitive from federal law enforcement who is no longer in Mariposa County.
Nathan Baptista was last seen on June 27 when he told family members he was going to ride his dirt bike 'near a mine and a tower' but offered no additional details.
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