A man wanted to get away and take a hike, yes that is extremely “odd”. Not.
That isn't the story, this story is about a Governor disappearing for four days from his office, his staff, his security and the Lt. Governor, cutting off all his communication and ability to react instantly to emergencies and by doing so even hindering the remaining government's ability to deal quickly with emergencies.
The story at this point is that he simply dropped out without weighing the consequences or his responsibilities.
Let's hope the story improves when he appears tomorrow.