6 Months Later, Missing Hiker's Body Located in the Adirondacks

Reported Missing Back in November

The search for Canadian hiker Leo DuFour began over 6 months ago after being reported missing in the heart of Upstate New York's Adirondack Mountains. Sadly, the search has ended, but at least now, family and friends have the closure they've sought.

DuFour, who had been missing since the end of November, sparked a massive search for the missing 22-year-old, but due to treacherous conditions, it was called off.

Body Found Over the Weekend

According to Adirondack Mountain News, on Saturday, May 10, a hiking party reported discovering human remains off the Allen Mountain trail.

The reports say that Forest Rangers, State Police, and a DEC investigator responded to the scene, where they found the remains and other items belonging to DuFour.

According to the report, both were transported to Albany for autopsy and confirmation.

Dangerous and Difficult Search

According to the New York State Police, multiple agencies searched for Leo Dufour, 22, from Vaudreuil, Quebec, about 3.5 hours north of Albany, since December 1st.

NYSP says they located Dufour's snow-covered car at the Mt. Adams trailhead. Rangers also situated one set of tracks leading from the subject’s vehicle, but snowfall covered the tracks, hampering any chance of success.

According to the New York State DEC, 59 Forest Rangers searched nearly 400 miles, using two helicopters to transport crews, dropping off supplies, and conducting aerial searches as weather conditions allowed. Unfortunately, after about a week and a half, the Rangers were forced to call off the search for DuFour.

Allen Mountain, near Essex, NY, was where hikers found DuFour's body over the weekend. Photo: Google Maps

The NYS DEC posted the following video in December; it'll give you a little perspective on how deep the snow is, making for a treacherous operation. The Ranger in the red coat disappears after taking only a few steps.

New York Forest Rangers search the Adirondacks for a missing hiker, last heard from on Saturday. Photo: NYS DEC

18 Kids Missing From Upstate New York's Capital Region

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has shared a list of 18 missing children from the Capital Region. Check out these photos—some even use age progression technology—and you might be able to help bring these missing loved ones back to their families. If you have any information, no matter how small it seems, please call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).

Gallery Credit: National Center For Missing & Exploited Children