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Unidentified Body Found on Katahdin
An unidentified person was found dead on Katahdin on Monday, September 14, according to Maine’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. An autopsy is underway to determine the individual’s identity and cause of death, but no further details have been released at this time.
Katahdin is Maine’s tallest peak and marks the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. The 5,269-foot peak in Baxter State Park is known for unpredictable weather conditions, particularly in the shoulder season and winter, and for its strenuous terrain. Prior to this incident, the last fatalities on Katahdin were Tim and Esther Keiderling, a father and daughter who died on the mountain last June amid harsh wintry conditions.
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Bangor Daily News are reporting that the deceased is AT thru-hiker Bert Peter Goris, 64, of Colton, CA. According to reports he had summited via the Hunt/Tablelands, and had a leg injury/difficulty talking when he encountered another hiker while descending the Hunt in high winds and rain. Rangers were called and ascended the Hunt, where they helped Mr. Goris back up to the Tablelands. A Maine National Guard helo medivaced him to the Millinocket Airport. Unfortunately he was pronounced dead there. Yhe Bangor Daily News has an exclusive on this on their on-line site. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news here…