Hiking Influencer Hannah Moody's Body Was Found Decomposing in 103-Degree Heat
Moody was found 'deceased and decomposing' two days after she failed to return from a hike in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve, according to the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner.
The temperature in the area where Moody's body was found was reportedly as high as 103 degrees.
Moody's body was found with 'abrasions of the right shoulder and lower extremities.'
5 Things to Know About Hiking Influencer Hannah Moody After Mysterious Death
The toxicology report was negative for 'ethanol, screened drugs of abuse and select therapeutic medications.' Moody had 'minimally elevated' levels of creatinine and urea nitrogen.
Moody's cause of death was ruled as environmental heat exposure, and the manner of death was deemed accidental.
The influencer was found dead on May 22, roughly 600 yards off trail. She was reported missing after failing to show up to a meeting with a group of friends.
After her body was found, her mother, Terri Moody, suspected the elements played a role in her daughter's death.
'We're all assuming it was heat-related,' Terri told Arizona's Family on May 28. 'But that's inconclusive. There were no signs of foul play.'
She added, 'It's like a mystery to us right now. We're trying to piece it all together.'
Prior to her death, Hannah had amassed more than 50,000 followers on Instagram, where she shared videos from her hiking adventures, inspirational messages and cooking videos.
Days before her body was discovered, Hannah said she had been given the day shift at her new restaurant job, which meant she'd be forced to start taking her hikes at night.
Hiking Influencer Hannah Moody's Friend Mourns Her Death in Emotional GoFundMe Post
'I just realized God is literally blessing me with the day shift because he knows how much I freaking love the sunset and I love being able to go for sunset hikes,' Moody said in a May 18 video posted via Instagram. 'I haven't really been able to do that and it's just so sweet and so thoughtful.'
Hannah had recently celebrated her six-month anniversary of moving back to Arizona after living out of state.
She said life had been filled with 'lots of sunsets, nature, friends, good food, solo dates.'
'More than anything I've been challenged to be present,' Hannah wrote via Instagram on April 27. 'To not rush through this season. To be here, now. Soak up the moments, the days, the experiences, and learn as much as possible from all of it – but to also just enjoy it. Life gets to be fun. Easy. Playful. Full. It doesn't always have to be so serious 🙃.'
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