He was last seen on foot near a wooded area near the the Maple Grove Mobile Home Park in Mercer, WI on October 22, 2023. Namrud left behind his vehicle and personal items. He was wearing blue jeans, a dark colored flannel, and was not wearing shoes. He has a tattoo on his left hand. Namrud Tessema is from Rochester, New York. He took a trip to Northern Wisconsin for a spiritual journey and went missing on Oct. 22. He is also known as Rudy.