Mount Hood National Forest: Hiker's Body Discovered After Extensive Search
Footprints in the snow led searchers to the discovery of the hiker's body.
Officials announced on Friday that an experienced hiker who had gone missing in Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon on Wednesday was found dead.
On Wednesday, at 2 p.m., the hiker was only expected to go on a day hike and didn't bring any overnight gear.
At 7:30 that evening, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office was informed that the hiker's family had reported him missing.
Search teams in the county were dispatched and swiftly located the hiker's footprints in the snow near the Paradise Park Trail, which is southeast of Portland.
Near Hidden Lake Trail, the hiker's body was discovered just before 10:30 a.m. on Friday.
Officials said the hiker will be identified pending notification of the family.
The Sheriff's Office stated that at present, they do not consider this death to be suspicious.
The Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office will continue investigating to determine the cause of death.
Planet Chronicle Digital has reached out to The National Park Service for comment.
In October, a 24-year-old hiker from Texas was discovered deceased in Big Bend National Park.
The National Park Service announced that a hiker was discovered on the Marufo Vega Trail, a challenging 14-mile loop that winds through rugged desert and rocky cliffs.
"The hiker's family and friends are being mourned by the Big Bend National Park staff and partners, said Deputy Superintendent Rick Gupman."
Planet Chronicle' Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.
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