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USA Today
13-05-2025
- USA Today
Remains of Canadian hiker missing since December found in Adirondacks
Remains of Canadian hiker missing since December found in Adirondacks Hikers in New York state have found the remains of a Canadian man who was missing for five months in the Adirondack Mountains, officials say. The remains of 22-year-old Leo DuFour were found on May 10 off the Allen Mountain Trail, part of the Adirondack backcountry, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, or the DEC. A hiking party found the remains that morning and called officials, the department said. Forest rangers and New York State Police were called to work the case. DuFour is from Vaudreuil, in southwestern Quebec, Canada, and had previously set out to complete the 46 Adirondack high peaks. More news: High school student in critical condition after controversial 'senior assassin' game Man's father reported him missing 5 months ago According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, DuFour's father said he went hiking on Nov. 29 and was supposed to return on Nov. 30, but never made it. DuFour signed the Mount Adams trail register on Nov. 29, 2024 and wrote that he was doing a one-day solo trip to Allen Mountain, reported the Adirondack Explorer. New York State Police found DuFour's car at the Mount Adams trailhead near Newcomb, and the vehicle was covered in snow. Searchers also found a set of tracks in the trail leading from DuFour's vehicle, but recent snowfall made it difficult to track, officials said. DuFour was last known to be near the summit of the mountain, and rangers found a water bottle above 3,500 feet in the slide area. His cell phone connected to a satellite in two locations, reported the Adirondack Explorer. At least 59 forest rangers have searched nearly 400 miles by foot, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said. New York State Police also sent two helicopters to transport crews, drop off supplies, and conduct aerial searches. Officials eventually said the search had turned into a recovery. On Dec. 9, the search transitioned into a "limited continuous search," meaning officials had stopped active field search efforts but continued air searches and patrols. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said agencies continued to search this spring since snow receded across the Adirondack backcountry. Hiker had been in the area before The mountain DuFour was climbing, Allen Mountain, is 4,340 feet high, reported the Adirondack Explorer. Authorities said his car was found at the Mount Adams trailhead, while his remains were found on the Allen Mountain Trail. The trail where his remains were found is a 17.7-mile back trail that has a lake and is 'rated as difficult,' according to Newcomb officials. The trail is best taken between April and September. Back in November 2023, DuFour shared photos from a trip he'd made to the Adirondacks, captioning the post 'One of the best hikes I've done in my life.' He was also there in April 2024 and said the trips were part of his attempt to complete the 46 Adirondack high peaks. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Remains Found on Trail Identified as Man Who Disappeared on Hike Nearly 6 Months Ago
Leo DuFour, 22, from Canada, traveled to the town of Newcomb, N.Y., to hike in the Adirondack Mountains He was reported missing in late November, and his remains were found on May 10 "The DEC family offers our deepest condolences to the DuFour family for their loss," the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said in a statement shared with PEOPLE The remains of a Canadian hiker who disappeared in November have been found in the Adirondack Mountains, officials said. On the morning of Saturday, May 10, the remains of Leo DuFour were found on Mt. Adams Trail in Allen Mountain in Essex County, New York State Police said in a statement. DuFour, a 23-year-old man from a suburb near Montreal, traveled to Newcomb to hike the Mt. Allen Trail in late November, state police said. According to AllTrails, the trail is considered a "challenging route" and usually takes nearly 9 hours to complete. "State Police, New York State Forest Rangers, and the Essex County Coroner responded to the scene," authorities added. 'The DEC family offers our deepest condolences to the DuFour family for their loss,' the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation tells PEOPLE. They went on to extend their thanks 'to our dedicated Forest Rangers for their tireless efforts during the continuous and active search effort over the last few months.' On Nov. 30, 2024, DuFour was reported missing, which launched an investigation, state police said. DuFour weighed approximately 150 lbs. and was 5' 7' tall. He was last seen wearing a black coat, pants, a black backpack and a tan winter hat. It's unclear what caused his death and disappearance at this time. State police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Multiple agencies scoured the 4,340-foot peak for the missing man and eventually came across his snow-covered vehicle at the Mt. Adams Trail in December, which was nearby, ABC affiliate WTEN reported. The discovery launched a days-long search over almost 400 miles of difficult ground in bad weather conditions. Eight days after he was reported missing, the search for DuFour was changed to a recovery operation, according to WTEN. Freezing temperatures and whiteouts forced officials to stop looking for DuFour in December. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said that search efforts restarted 'this spring as snow receded across the Adirondack backcountry.' Read the original article on People
New York Times
28-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
The Pistons-Knicks Game 4 no-call: How costly could that be?
After getting the split they hoped for in New York, the Detroit Pistons were feeling good about their chances in this series with the Knicks as they headed back home. But after back-to-back losses, they now find themselves on the brink of elimination, needing to steal another game at Madison Square Garden to stay alive. Advertisement The story of Sunday's heartbreaking 94-93 Game 4 loss undoubtedly was the controversial no-call in the final second. Officials admitted postgame that a foul should have been called on Tim Hardaway Jr., which would have given Detroit three free throws with just 0.3 seconds remaining — a potentially series-altering mistake. On the latest episode of 'The Athletic NBA Daily,' Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discussed the foul on Hardaway and whether the series is now over with the Pistons down 3-1 heading back to New York. Additionally, DuFour and Baraheni talked about the Denver Nuggets' Game 4 win over the LA Clippers, capped by Aaron Gordon's dramatic game-winning dunk. They also discussed whether Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick was wrong to play his starters heavy minutes in their 116-113 Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, as well as how Anthony Edwards has stepped up in the series. Also included in the episode is whether the Milwaukee Bucks' championship window is closed after their 129-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers, which put them down 3-1 and on the brink of elimination in the series. DuFour and Baraheni also discussed the positive signs from the Orlando Magic, despite being 3-1 down against the Boston Celtics, and previewed Game 4 of the Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets series. Watch the full episode of 'The Athletic NBA Daily' below or on the YouTube channel, or via the 'The Athletic NBA Daily' podcast feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
