California hiker's body found after two weeks with dog, barely alive, still by his side

A Los Angeles hiker has been identified after being found in Griffith Park on Thursday night.

This undated photo released by the Los Angeles Police Departement shows Oscar Alejandro Hernandez. A hiker who went missing two weeks earlier was found dead in Griffith Park with his dog by his side, authorities said.

Hernandez was last seen on March 17 around 2:30 a.m. and was reported to be in a red 2004 Ford explorer, according to the report. He was found after the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call on Thursday night at just before 7:15 p.m. A Los Angeles hiker has been identified after being found in the city's Griffith Park on Thursday night.

Hernandez's dog,"King," was found by authorities beside the body, and was there for 16 days while by his side, according to authorities.Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent toGet all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox

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