John Tornow

Wild Man of the Wynoochee

John Tornow was an American woodsman and survivalist. He was born in Iowa in 1880 and later moved to Washington's Olympic Peninsula. Tornow developed exceptional skills in wilderness survival and hunting. He became infamous for his exploits and was the subject of a large-scale manhunt. After his death, his legend grew, with many claiming he was a 'Wild Man' of the forest. Despite his notoriety, not much is known abou...