Body Of Overdue Hiker Found In Tricorner Knob Shelter

The body of an overdue hiker, a man about 50 years of age, was found by rangers at Tricorner Knob Shelter in the Great Smoky Mountains early yesterday afternoon. The hiker left Newfound Gap on Saturday morning, intending to hike 30 miles along the Appalachian Trail to Davenport Gap in North Carolina. He was reported overdue by a friend on Monday afternoon when he failed to show up at Davenport Gap. Rangers began an investigation and were searching trails in the area when the discovery was made.

Rangers are investigating the incident with the assistance of the Swain County Medical Examiner’s Office. The cause of death does not appear to be suspicious.


Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com