Found Deceased SD - Torger Anders Henckel, 23, hiker, Custer State Park, Black Elk Wilderness Area, 21 Sept 2019

[JerseyGirl]

The search for 23-year-old Torger Anders Henckel is in the Black Elk Wilderness Area, around Little Devils Tower Trailhead off Highway 16A in Custer County.

According to Custer County Emergency Management, Henckel reportedly mentioned he was going out for a hike. His car was found at the trailhead.

All trails in Custer State Park leading up to Black Elk Peak are shut down so searchers can use heat sensing equipment in an effort to find Henckel.

Rapid City man reported missing in Black Elk Wilderness Area

 

[Gardener1850]

All trails in Custer State Park leading up to Black Elk Peak were shut down on Tuesday for authorities to use heat sensing equipment to find Henckel, who is believed to be in the Black Elk Wilderness Area, according to a social media post from the sheriff's office.

The ground search and air search for Henckel stopped last night but were planned to resume Wednesday morning, according to a social media post. A dispatcher at the Custer County Communications Center said they did not know if the trails were open again today.

Authorities search for missing 23-year-old hiker in Custer State Park

 

[Darling136]

Body of missing School of Mines student found

Found deceased