The body of a 24-year-old hiker was found along a rugged trail in Texas’ Big Bend National Park.
Crews found the hiker along the Marufo Vega Trail, a challenging 14-mile loop that winds through desert and limestone cliffs.Authorities uncovered the body of a 24-year-old hiker Monday along a rugged trail in Texas’ Big Bend National Park, pictured here.The National Park Service did not release the victim’s name or any identifying information in a news release Monday.
Park officials had no record of overnight backpackers. On Monday morning, aerial and ground teams with theCrews found the hiker along the Marufo Vega Trail, a challenging 14-mile loop that winds through rugged desert and along rocky limestone cliffs. No shade or water makes this trail dangerous when it’s warm, the park service said in the release.“Big Bend National Park staff and partners are saddened by this loss,” Deputy Superintendent Rick Gupman said in the release.
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