A 24-year-old hiker was found dead Monday along the Marufo Vega Trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas after rangers noticed a vehicle that had been parked for several days and launched a search. The rugged 14-mile trail is described as dangerous due to the lack of shade and water, especially during warmer times of the year. The body was removed by helicopter, and temperatures in the desert parts of the park have been reaching almost 100 degrees each afternoon, despite it being late October. Deputy Superintendent Rick Gupman expressed condolences to the hiker’s family and friends, and the National Park Service did not release the hiker’s name. The park service emphasized the importance of being prepared and safe while hiking in the rugged terrain of Big Bend National Park.
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