MI- Authorities have found two hikers dead on a remote island in Lake Superior and admit a mystery around their deaths.

[Ssschu]

It's strange they still haven't been publicly identified 8 days after they were found. I wonder why LE is holding their cards extra close to their vests on this one.

 

[Herat]

The only thing that comes to mind is perhaps it is very difficult to locate next of kin, or the next of kin is not in a mental condition to understand the passing of the relative.

 

[vls12345]

Michigan’s Isle Royale has historically low death toll, but has had 4 in the past year

More than 4,200 deaths were reported at national parks from 2007 to June 2024. Here's what we know about the deaths that have happened at this remote archipelago in Lake Superior.

www.mlive.com

Despite these warnings on the National Park Service website, deaths at this park are rare. There have been just six since 2007; however, four of them came in the past year.

While information is sparse, two deaths were related to scuba diving and two were related to hiking. The recent deaths of two campers remain a mystery.

On Sunday, June 8, two people were found dead at South Lake Desor Campground on the park’s main island. There is an ongoing FBI investigation.

 

[Angelcat13]

I Was Leaving Isle Royale When the Screaming Started - Michigan Enjoyer

The tragic death of two campers on the remote island was discussed on Reddit before the park started to control the information flow

enjoyer.com

 

[TwinkieDefense]

June 18, 2025 article - seems to be odd timing but is this a common occurrence for this area?

Waters around Isle Royale National Park closed temporarily for emergency drill

One of the island's main docks, some roads and a harbor will also be unreachable for a few hours on Wednesday, the park service said.

www.mlive.com

[…]

While authorities said there was no risk to the public, the campers’ identities and circumstances surrounding the deaths have not been released.

[…]

 

[Herat]

June 18, 2025 article - seems to be odd timing but is this a common occurrence for this area?

Waters around Isle Royale National Park closed temporarily for emergency drill

One of the island's main docks, some roads and a harbor will also be unreachable for a few hours on Wednesday, the park service said.

www.mlive.com

[…]

While authorities said there was no risk to the public, the campers’ identities and circumstances surrounding the deaths have not been released.

[…]

Not really,

I think the limitations of access to the remote areas on the island perhaps became more apparent and this drill was created to be able to assemble resources in case of some emergency, a toxic chemical / oil spill certainly being a real possibility. I don't think it is directly related, but peripherally so.

 

[atomicsciencegal]

Not really,

I think the limitations of access to the remote areas on the island perhaps became more apparent and this drill was created to be able to assemble resources in case of some emergency, a toxic chemical / oil spill certainly being a real possibility. I don't think it is directly related, but peripherally so.

I think considering the terrible event that just happened, they felt it would be wise to be up to date and practice drills. That’s understandable.

 

[otto]

Is anyone else wondering why everyone who heard the screaming quickly left the area, listening to screams as they hiked farther away?

 

[appleatcha]

Is anyone else wondering why everyone who heard the screaming quickly left the area, listening to screams as they hiked farther away?

My opinion only: Not really, no. I think it's fairly obvious that they were afraid for their own lives if they tried to intervene. (I mean, they decided going for an 11 mile hike in the wilderness in the middle of the night was the safer option. That says a lot.) I'm glad they went for help as soon as possible instead of putting themselves in harm's way. It doesn't sound like the bystanders were armed, and there's no reasoning or de-escalating with someone in that kind of situation. I firmly believe the bystanders did the right thing by immediately going for help. This is nobody's fault but the killer's. JMO.

 

[otto]

My opinion only: Not really, no. I think it's fairly obvious that they were afraid for their own lives if they tried to intervene. (I mean, they decided going for an 11 mile hike in the wilderness in the middle of the night was the safer option. That says a lot.) I'm glad they went for help as soon as possible instead of putting themselves in harm's way. It doesn't sound like the bystanders were armed, and there's no reasoning or de-escalating with someone in that kind of situation. I firmly believe the bystanders did the right thing by immediately going for help. This is nobody's fault but the killer's. JMO.

Understandably. Most people would be afraid, but it sounds like this went on for quite a while - and several people left the scene. I guess there was no strength in numbers under the circumstances.

 

[Vaderman]

I'm surprised this story hasn't gained more traction, especially because of the secrecy.

Camper describes Isle Royale when bodies were found

The FBI is now involved in the investigation, along with the National Park Service, which says the two bodies have been identified, but they are not releasing the names or causes of death at this time

wzmq19.com

The FBI is now involved in the investigation, along with the National Park Service, which says the two bodies have been identified, but they are not releasing the names or causes of death at this time.

Authorities did say that wild animals were not involved, and the public is in no danger.

 

[appleatcha]

Understandably. Most people would be afraid, but it sounds like this went on for quite a while - and several people left the scene. I guess there was no strength in numbers under the circumstances.

It's really sad. I think we can all agree that we wish it had been possible for someone to intervene in time to prevent these deaths.

 

[AndrewM71]

My opinion only: Not really, no. I think it's fairly obvious that they were afraid for their own lives if they tried to intervene. (I mean, they decided going for an 11 mile hike in the wilderness in the middle of the night was the safer option. That says a lot.) I'm glad they went for help as soon as possible instead of putting themselves in harm's way. It doesn't sound like the bystanders were armed, and there's no reasoning or de-escalating with someone in that kind of situation. I firmly believe the bystanders did the right thing by immediately going for help. This is nobody's fault but the killer's. JMO.

It may have been a different story in daylight.

But on a remote campsite, in the dark with nobody around, intervening would be very daunting.

 

[Vaderman]

Little info reported, identities not released, not wildlife related, and no threat to the public. I'm unfortunately thinking a murder-suicide situation.

2 campers found dead in national park, officials say

Two people were found dead in a remote national park in Upper Michigan last week, according to park officials.

www.wsaz.com

“This incident was not related to wildlife in any way,” Valencia said.

Valencia also said the victims’ next of kin were being notified. Their names have not yet been released to the public. No information on where the campers were from was released either.

Valencia could not provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding the deaths, but the National Park Service said there is no danger to the public.

 

[AndrewM71]

Little info reported, identities not released, not wildlife related, and no threat to the public. I'm unfortunately thinking a murder-suicide situation.

2 campers found dead in national park, officials say

Two people were found dead in a remote national park in Upper Michigan last week, according to park officials.

www.wsaz.com

“This incident was not related to wildlife in any way,” Valencia said.

Valencia also said the victims’ next of kin were being notified. Their names have not yet been released to the public. No information on where the campers were from was released either.

Valencia could not provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding the deaths, but the National Park Service said there is no danger to the public.

Reading through the material, at this point we don’t even know the genders of the two people.

I think you are right, it makes the most sense.

 

[proctorelites]

Is anyone else wondering why everyone who heard the screaming quickly left the area, listening to screams as they hiked farther away?

I dont know, but IMHO I suspect if somebody was screaming they'd kill themselves & everybody else- that would do it for me.
It takes a very special person to run toward danger. They may not have been that brazen.

 

[Whatever2727]

I dont know, but IMHO I suspect if somebody was screaming they'd kill themselves & everybody else- that would do it for me.
It takes a very special person to run toward danger. They may not have been that brazen.

It’s more of a situational thing , I don’t think you can criticize someone for not doing anything if you are with your wife and kids I think most rationale people would get them the heck out of there but if it’s a group of grown men (most likely with a fireman being out in the Michigan wilderness ) you would hope they might be more inclined to help

 

[ginestra]

Why not release any info? Could the victims be well known?

 

[Gemmie]

This video shows the beauty of the place, as well as other info.

 

[ginestra]

Why not release any info? Could the identities be well known?