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Missing American Hiker Found Dead in Remote Mountains over a Month After Disappearing: Reports
Authorities found the body of Cole Henderson after a month-long search involving helicopters, drones, and canine units in a remote area of Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park.
Spanish authorities discovered the body of 27-year-old American hiker Cole Henderson on the northern slope of Monte Perdido last Friday.
Henderson went missing after starting a solo hike from Torla on July 9 and missed a scheduled return flight on July 13.
Rescue operations involving helicopters, drones, search dogs, and mountain experts carried out an extensive month-long effort in the challenging landscape of a protected area within the Pyrenees.
Authorities reported that Henderson fell roughly 200 meters and confirmed that he was found deceased.
The discovery ends the search and prompts ongoing forensic tests to confirm identity while Henderson's family receives support from U.S. officials.