Ray Mears does not appear to have “something happened” in the sense of a crisis or scandal; the latest public material shows him active as a survival expert and appearing in interviews and commentary on outdoor issues.

What’s going on

  • He has remained in the public eye through bushcraft-related interviews and debates, including comments on Dartmoor camping rules in 2023.
  • His official blog was still publishing updates in 2026, which suggests he is still active professionally.

Why people may be asking

  • Search results often mix him up with another “Ray Mears” who is a different person entirely: a former Tennessee basketball coach who died in 2024.
  • If you saw a post saying “what happened to Ray Mears,” it may have been referring to that other Ray Mears, not the UK survival presenter.

If you want, I can help check whether you mean Ray Mears the bushcraft presenter or Ray Mears the basketball coach.