Spanish police mentioned on Tuesday that rescuers discovered the physique of a 27-year-old American hiker who went lacking practically a month in the past.
Authorities mentioned a crew of rescuers discovered Cole Henderson’s physique in Ordesa y Monte Perdido Nationwide Park, a Spanish nationwide park within the mountain vary alongside Spain’s border with France.
Henderson was reported lacking on July 14, days after he was presupposed to return to his dwelling within the Netherlands, police mentioned. The 27-year-old parked his automotive within the close by city of Torla on July 9 earlier than starting his hike.
Police mentioned they discovered Henderson’s physique “in a difficult-to-access space on the north face of Monte Perdido, within the municipality of Bielsa, after a fall of about 200 meters.”
Henderson “confirmed no indicators suitable with life,” they added.
Spanish authorities mentioned they deployed a number of groups of search rescuers, canine handlers, search canine, and drone pilots to search for Henderson.
