Found Deceased CA - Daniel Komins,34, Missing Hiker, Trinity Alps, 11 Aug 2019

[Quiet Time]

I was feeling optimistic when i read that they had possibly found his footprints....

 

[Suglo]

Not the outcome I was hoping for but I have to say I’m relieved they found him. His family and friends must be devastated. Rest In Peace Daniel.

 

[kodi]

Like most of you, I was hopeful. So sad to read this news.

 

[Dawookie]

Been following this case on Facebook because he's originally from where I live and have multiple friends who knew him. Sad to see they found him deceased

 

[10ofRods]

This is terribly sad. Sounds like he was off trail and attempting to do cross country orienteering (which many of us do attempt).

A preliminary investigation appears to indicate that Komins may have fallen in the steep and rocky terrain.

(Quoted from above)

According to NP ranger research, being alone is a key ingredient to this kind of mishap. It's always good to play devil's advocate when your hiking partner decides to do something that wasn't planned.

OTOH, rocks do just suddenly give way, regardless of the person's planning.

Mr Komins leaves a legacy of independence and loving the outdoors.

 

[GraceG]

RIP Daniel.

 

[swanniee11]

very sad news! Prayers to his family and friends.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The body of a missing California hiker was recovered Sunday after an intense three-day search by 12 rescue teams, police said.

Rescuers found the remains of Daniel Komins in a remote wilderness area in northern California's Trinity Alps, the Trinity County Sheriff's Office reported on Facebook.
Komins, a volunteer firefighter with Blue Lake Fire Department in Humboldt County, had embarked on a solo hike beginning August 10 and his family reported the 34-year-old missing when he did not return home as planned five days later, according to the sheriff's office.
Preliminary evidence suggests that Komins may have fallen in the steep and rocky terrain, police said.
Missing California hiker Daniel Komins found dead after 3-day search - CNN

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Missing Northern California volunteer firefighter found dead in Trinity Alps