An skilled hiker who was reported lacking on Wednesday was discovered lifeless in Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon on Friday, officers stated.
The hiker, final heard from at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, was solely anticipated to go on a day hike and wasn’t carrying in a single day gear.
The hiker’s household reported the 33-year-old lacking at 7:30 that night, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office stated.
County search groups have been mobilized and rescuers rapidly discovered the hiker’s tracks within the snow close to the Paradise Park Trail, southeast of Portland.
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An skilled hiker who was reported lacking on Wednesday was discovered lifeless in Mount Hood National Forest on Friday, officers stated. (Clackamas County Sheriff’s Department)
The hiker’s physique was discovered simply earlier than 10:30 a.m. on Friday close to Hidden Lake Trail.
Officials stated the hiker might be recognized pending notification of the household.
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“At this time, the Sheriff’s Office does not believe this death appears suspicious,” the division stated.
Snowy Mount Hood within the winter. (Craig Tuttle/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group by way of Getty Images))
The launch added, “The Clackamas County Medical Examiner’s Office will continue investigating to determine the cause of death.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to The National Park Service for remark.
At the top of October, a 24-year-old Texas hiker was additionally discovered lifeless in Big Bend National Park.
That hiker was discovered alongside the Marufo Vega Trail, a 14-mile loop that twists by way of rugged desert and rocky cliffs, the National Park Service stated.
Rugged Mount Hood within the snow. (Craig Tuttle/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images Group by way of Getty Images)
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“Big Bend National Park staff and partners are saddened by this loss,” stated Deputy Superintendent Rick Gupman. “Our entire park family extends condolences to the hiker’s family and friends.”
Fox News’ Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.
