Missing hiker found dead on South Mountain

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Incident type
Fall

Summary

Fall Injury Phoenix Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona: The body of a missing hiker was found on South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 16th. Crews from the Phoenix Fire Department were called to the Mormon Trailhead to assist police with the recovery operation. The body was located around 6:30 a.m. and subsequently flown off the mountain. Initial reports indicated that the hiker had been missing for several days.

Original reporting

Missing hiker found dead on South Mountain | FOX 10 Phoenix

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