Hiker’s body recovered over a month after deadly fall

DENVER (KDVR) — The body of a hiker who died after falling hundreds of feet in late August was recovered on Thursday after previous attempts failed .

On Aug. 28, the hiker fell about 300 to 400 feet off of Arikaree Peak in Grand County, according to a release from the Grand County Sheriff’s Office.

Thursday, crews with the sheriff’s office, Grand County Search and Rescue and a specialized team from Teton County, Wyoming recovered the hiker’s body.

The specialized team, which includes members of Teton County Search and Rescue and the National Park Service Grand Teton National Park, supplied crews with equipment and technical expertise, the sheriff’s office said.

“They were able to safely navigate the difficult terrain that had posed a challenge to previous recovery efforts,” the sheriff’s office said.

The hiker was transferred to the Grand County Coroner, who will release the hiker’s identity and the cause and manner of death.

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