Missing US hiker was found dead on Table Mountain
South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that a missing hiker, who was presumed to be lost on Table Mountain, has been found dead.
The victim was a 20-year-old American student, Brook Cecilia Cheuvront.
SANParks spokesperson JP Louw says the hiker left her accommodation around 12h00 to go up the mountain and her friends grew concerned after they had not heard from her since she left.
They tried to track her through a tracking app which had never updated since she left her residence.
Louw says an initial search was conducted by SANParks rangers, Wilderness Search and Rescue members, and trail runners until late that evening when it was no longer practical to continue.
" Unfortunately, she could not be located at the time.
The following morning, the search was resumed and conducted on foot. All agencies were once again dispatched, but the search still proved unsuccessful," explains Louw.
Louw says the City of Cape Town’s piloted aircraft was then also deployed to assist with the search resulting in the location of the missing hiker’s body on the slopes of the mountain.
"The circumstances around the hiker’s death are still being investigated and further details about this incident will be provided as and when necessary.
SANParks extends its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult time," added Louw.
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