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Sheriff Ken Blackburn of Big Horn County, Wyo., said in a statement on Aug. 5 that Mr. Gardner’s late-day summit was “concerning due to the lack of visible trails through cliffs, timber line, boulder fields, and other hazards that had to be navigated after dark before reaching clear trails and safe terrain.”
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Sheriff Ken Blackburn said Grant Gardner's late-day summit was concerning due to hazards.
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Sheriff Ken Blackburn
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{
    "date": "Aug. 5, 2025",
    "person": "Grant Gardner",
    "concern": "late-day summit",
    "hazards": "lack of visible trails through cliffs, timber line, boulder fields, and other hazards",
    "location": "Big Horn County, Wyo.",
    "official": "Sheriff Ken Blackburn"
}
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Hiker Is Found Dead in Wyoming After Being Missing for a Month
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A Minnesota hiker, Grant Gardner, missing for a month after a climb in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest, was found dead. A climbing team discovered his backpack, leading to the recovery of his body. A cause of death investigation is underway.

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Wyoming
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