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Remains of Missing Hiker Found

May 7, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

Alt text: The image is a Glacier National Park map showing a trail closure area near Lake McDonald. The closed zone is shaded in red diagonal lines, and the closed trails are marked with solid red lines. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

WEST GLACIER, Mont. – The body of a missing hiker was discovered by search and rescue crews at approximately 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, in Glacier National Park.

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