Park officials said that a missing 73 -year -old hiker in North Carolina had died in Great Smoke Mountains National Park on the weekend.
Anne Horton said on Sunday, about one quarter of the Miles from Enro Creek Trail, said the National Park Bureau (NPS). Horton's cause of death was not immediately given.
Horton was planning to hike in a park that spans North Carolina and Tennessee from January 28 to January 29.
When Horton did not return to Saturday, the officials reported that she was missing.
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Anne Horton, 73, was said to be an enthusiastic hiker. (National Park Bureau)
According to NPS, search and rescuers found a Horton vehicle at the smokmont campsite and began searching for a missing 73 -year -old.
Horton said that she was discovered that she was dead on Sunday after hiking. (National Park Bureau)
Law executive agencies and search rescue staff have focused on Bradley Fork, Chusty Creek, Hughes Ridge and Enrokley Treille. Several local agencies supported the search.
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Horton, Jackson County, North Carolina, volunteered at the Great Smoke Key Mountains National Park for over 20 years and was nominated for the Volunteer Service Award in 2022.
The Great Mooky Mountain is rising along the border between Tennessee and North Carolina in the southeastern United States, part of the Apallatian and Blue Ridge Mountain. (George Rose/Getty Image)
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“Ann was the permanent and beloved member of the Smokey Community,” said Charles Sellers, the supervisor of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. “She was a dedicated volunteer and eager hiker who shared passion for the park with many visitors.
