Missing hiker found dead near mountain peak northeast of Lions Bay – BC | 24CA News
The seek for a 29-year-old hiker who went lacking on Wednesday has resulted in tragedy.
Michael Tu was discovered deceased close to the height of Mount Harvey, northeast of Lions Bay, B.C., on Thursday night. In a news launch, RCMP stated they imagine he died by chance, succumbing to “undisclosed injuries.”
“Unfortunately, this search did not have the outcome we were hoping for, and we are heartbroken for the man’s family,” stated Cpl. Angela Kermer.
“We are, however, very thankful to community volunteers who helped search, and to Lions Bay Search and Rescue who were exceptional with their work.”
Martin Colwell of Lions Bay Search and Rescue stated the decision about Tu’s disappearance got here in round 2 a.m. on Thursday, prompting a widespread search with a number of floor crews and a helicopter.
Tu was identified to have made it to the summit of Mount Harvey round 11 a.m. on Wednesday and was due again down within the afternoon, he added. His brother tried unsuccessfully to contact him round 4 p.m., and it appeared Tu’s cellphone was turned off on the time, Colwell stated.
Tu’s car by no means left the trailhead car parking zone.
Colwell stated Tu was well-equipped with good gear and made certain folks knew of his whereabouts earlier than heading out.
— with information from Simon Little
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