Hiker Missing in Upstate New York Adirondacks; Have You Seen Him?

Hiker Believed Missing in The Adirondacks

The New York State Police are asking for the public's help in the search for a Canadian hiker who went missing last Saturday in the heart of Upstate New York's Adirondack Mountains.

The New York State Police is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing man. He was believed to be hiking in the Adirondacks, where he was last heard from on Saturday, November 30.

State Police say the search for the missing man started at 11 p.m. after they received a tip about a missing hiker.

State Police are looking for a hiker missing in the Adirondacks. The area of focus is about two hours north of Albany. If anyone has information on Dufour’s location, they are asked to contact State Police at 518-873-2778

According to the New York State Police, multiple agencies are searching for a young man, Leo Dufour, 22, from Vaudreuil, Quebec, about 3.5 hours north of Albany.

Here's What We Know About the Missing Hiker

Last seen or heard from on Saturday, November 30th
A multi-agency active search is being conducted in the location near Upper Works Road in the town of Newcomb, which is about two hours north of Albany.
Dufour is 5' 7" and weighs approximately 150 pounds.
Wearing LaSportina hiking boots and black wind pants.
Believed to be wearing a tan hat and a black Northface jacket.
Anyone with information on Dufour’s location is asked to contact the State Police at 518-873-2778

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