Missing Australian hiker found dead in Wyoming, officials say
A 28-year-old Australian hiker, William Standish, has been found dead in Wyoming's Teton mountain range after going missing during a thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail. Authorities believe he suffered a fatal fall from a steep ridgeline, with his remains located by a search and rescue helicopter.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the inherent dangers of solo long-distance hiking and the critical role of search and rescue operations in remote wilderness areas.
William Standish lost contact with his family as he was hiking in Wyoming. Photograph: Teton county search and rescue William Standish lost contact with his family as he was hiking in Wyoming. Photograph: Teton county search and rescue Wyoming Missing Australian hiker found dead in Wyoming, officials say Body of William Standish discovered in Teton mountains as investigators say fatal fall likely cause of death
Prefer the Guardian on Google A 28-year-old Australian hiker who lost contact with his family while hiking the Continental Divide Trail between Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in Wyoming has been found dead, according to authorities.
The man, identified as William Standish, was discovered by rescuers on Wednesday morning in the Wigwams, a series of rocky peaks on the west slope of the Teton mountain range, the Teton county coroner said. Investigators say it was likely he suffered a fatal fall.
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