A 24-year-old hiker was found dead along the Marufo Vega Trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas after rangers noticed a vehicle parked for several days and launched a search. The rugged 14-mile trail has no shade or water, making it dangerous during warmer times of the year. The body was removed by helicopter on Monday. Temperatures in the desert parts of the park have been reaching almost 100 degrees, despite it being late October. Deputy Superintendent Rick Gupman expressed sadness over the loss and extended condolences to the hiker’s family and friends. The National Park Service did not release the hiker’s name.
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