Upstate New York Father Dead, Daughter Missing After Hiking in Maine

Tragedy in Maine

A father and daughter from Upstate New York visited Maine over the weekend for a hiking trip that ended in tragedy.  Sadly, Rangers say they found the body of the father, but they continue to search for the missing daughter.

Both were Reported Missing on Sunday

Tim Keiderling, 58, and his daughter Esther Keiderling, 28, both of Ulster Park (located about an hour south of Albany), left Abol Campground on Sunday to hike to the summit of Katahdin.

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On Monday morning, Baxter State Park Rangers led the search for two missing hikers last seen on the Katahdin Tablelands in Maine this past Sunday at around 10:15 a.m. heading towards the summit.  Rangers say the Keiderlings' vehicle was still in the day-use parking on Monday morning when they started the search.

The Body of Father Found, Daughter Still Missing

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reported on Tuesday that the 58-year-old’s body was discovered by the K-9 unit on the Katahdin Tablelands, near the summit, around 2:45 p.m.

The search for his daughter continues. Anyone with information should contact the Houlton State Police at 207-532-5400.

State Police Ask for Public's Help

State Police in Maine have asked for the public to provide information, but they ask that people do not search for the daughter alone.

Anyone on or around the summit of Katahdin Sunday between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. or who otherwise has information regarding Tim and Esther Keiderling's location is asked to call Houlton State Police at 207-532-5400.