24-year-old hiker found dead in Big Bend National Park after abandoned vehicle at trailhead; cause unclear.

A 24-year-old hiker was found dead in Big Bend National Park, Texas, after rangers initiated a search due to an abandoned vehicle at a trailhead. The body was located along the Marufo Vega Trail, a challenging 14-mile route lacking shade or water. High temperatures in the park approached 100 degrees at the time. The National Park Service has not disclosed the hiker's identity, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

October 29, 2024
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