Found Deceased Canada - Leo Dufour, 22, from Vaudreuil, Que. overnight hicker missing in Adirondack Mountains, failed to return home on 2 December 2024

[Happypetitvieux01]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/missing-quebec-man-new-york-1.7400460

New York authorities search for Quebec hiker in rugged Adirondacks​

"Authorities in New York are searching for a young Quebec man who failed to return from an overnight hike in the snow-covered Adirondack Mountains.

Léo Dufour, 22, of Vaudreuil, Que., went hiking on Friday and was expected back Saturday night, according to a statement from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

On Sunday at 2:30 a.m., New York State Police (NYSP) contacted the DEC about an overdue hiker on Allen Mountain. NYSP located the subject's car at the Mt. Adams trailhead, covered in snow."
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"To date, ongoing search efforts have not yielded any results," the DEC says. "Today's efforts focused on the east side of Allen Mountain and in the Marcy swamp area."
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"On Facebook, the NYSP also put out a call for help, asking the public for assistance in locating Dufour. NYSP were first alerted to the missing hiker on Saturday at around 11 p.m."
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"He is described as weighing 150 pounds, standing five feet seven inches and having brown hair. He had a range of gear, including warm clothing, a stove, snowshoes and microspikes, the post says."New York authorities search for Quebec hiker in rugged Adirondacks

 

[tlcya]

As of Wednesday afternoon, a DEC spokesperson said the ongoing search efforts had not yielded any results. Tuesday's search focused on the east side of Allen Mountain and in the Marcy swamp area.

Extensive search underway in the Adirondacks for missing Canadian hiker

Search and rescue personnel have not found signs of the missing hiker as of noon Wednesday, according to a statement from the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
Search ongoing for 22-year-old missing hiker

They are supported by state police aircraft equipped with forward-looking infrared cameras.
Rangers continue search for Vaudreuil hiker missing in New York mountains

Dozens of New York state forest rangers are searching for Dufour with help from state police air support units equipped with infrared light.
New York police searching for 22-year-old Vaudreuil hiker missing in Adirondacks

hoping they find this young man safe. He is an experienced hiker and appears to have good equipment to survive if he needed to unexpectedly hunker down due to weather. I am sure his family is worried.

 

[deadfoot13]

They are still searching, but conditions make it very difficult.

Missing Canadian hiker: What we know so far

The search continues on Thursday for missing Canadian hiker Leo DuFour, in the area of Allen Mountain in Newcomb.

www.adirondackexplorer.org

Search for missing hiker on Allen Mt. in the Adirondacks continues into day 5

As of Thursday morning, the DEC says there have not been any developments in the extensive, multi-day search for Leo DuFour, 22, of Vaudreuil, Quebec.

www.northcountrypublicradio.org

 

[deadfoot13]

More of the same -- winter has settled in and conditions are affecting the ability to search.

DEC: No signs of missing hiker Thursday

NEWCOMB — Thursday yielded no signs of a hiker who has been reported missing in the High Peaks since late Saturday, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, which is leading the search. Leo Dufour of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec set out alone to hike Allen Mountain, a High...

www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com

For anyone unfamiliar with the Adirondacks, our peaks may not be as high as those in other states, but the environment is extremely rugged. Hiking in this particular area is a challenge even in the best of conditions, regardless of skill. My thoughts are with the searchers, I hope they find this young man.

 

[tarabull]

Search continues into sixth day for Quebec man missing in ADK high peaks

The 22-year-old went missing on Allen Mountain.

www.newyorkupstate.com

 

[tarabull]

Search for Quebec hiker missing in Adirondacks now likely a recovery mission

Authorities in New York state say the search for a 22-year-old Quebec hiker who went missing in the Adirondacks more than a week ago is now likely a recovery mission.

montreal.ctvnews.ca

 

[tarabull]

Search for missing hiker in NY on hold due to safety concerns

The search for a missing hiker in New York's Adirondacks has been put on hold due to safety concerns.

www.wcax.com

 

[Beachlife926]

https://www.news10.com/top-stories/dec-remains-of-missing-22-year-old-canadian-hiker-located/

 

[shetalksinstereo]

https://www.news10.com/top-stories/dec-remains-of-missing-22-year-old-canadian-hiker-located/

Sad outcome, but glad he was found. It has been a long and hard winter this year here.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today confirmed the remains of missing hiker Leo DuFour were found off the Mt. Allen Mountain trail in Essex County,” said NYSDEC press officer John Salka

Missing Quebec hiker’s body found in the Adirondacks

The lifeless body of the 22-year-old hiker from Quebec who went missing in the Adirondacks at the end of November has been found.

www.ctvnews.ca