Man Found Dead on South Mountain National Trail
Medical examiners will determine cause of death while police continue an active investigation.
Overview
- Phoenix police received a call about a possible body and responders located the man on the National Trail on Saturday during a search of South Mountain Park.
- Fire rescue crews reached the area that evening and found the hiker beyond resuscitative measures, then helped recover the body.
- Police say there are no immediate signs of foul play and the death investigation remains active.
- The Office of the Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death and officials have not released the man’s identity.
- The scene is on a well-used hiking route in South Mountain Park and authorities asked the public to await official updates as the examination and probe continue.