In the waning days of 1928, a newlywed couple, Glen and Bessie Hyde, embarked on a daring rafting adventure. Glen Hyde, a seasoned outdoorsman from Twin Falls, Idaho, and his wife Bessie, a woman of ambition hailing from Parkersburg, West Virginia, set out to accomplish a remarkable feat—rafting through treacherous waters of the Green and Colorado Rivers on their home-built boat, named "Rain in the Face." Glen's expertise and Bessie's energy fueled their optimism.
Despite facing warnings from experienced rivermen and locals, the couple navigated the dangerous rapids, encountering various individuals along the way. Sutro, a California man, joined them temporarily but noted the challenges and Bessie's apparent unease. Ultimately, on December 6th, 1928, they failed to reach their destination, prompting Glen's father to raise the alarm.
The scow, found at mile 237 with no signs of Glen and Bessie, left investigators perplexed. The boat's intact condition, neatly stowed gear, and Bessie's last diary entry on November 30th provided no clues to their disappearance. Numerous theories emerged, from a fatal accident in the river's tumultuous waters to more sinister possibilities like foul play or Bessie's alleged escape from an overbearing husband. Despite decades of speculation and discoveries, the mystery surrounding Glen and Bessie Hyde remains unsolved, casting a lasting veil over their perplexing disappearance.