A California hiker who was lacking for greater than two weeks has been discovered useless, with the person’s loyal canine ― alive ― nonetheless by his aspect.
The physique of Oscar Alejandro Hernandez, 29, was present in a distant a part of Griffith Park in Los Angeles on Thursday, NBC 4 reported.
His household and associates reported him missing in mid-March, saying they had been involved for his security. He was final seen on March 16, and a flyer circulated by his family mentioned his final recognized location was close to the mountain climbing trails across the park’s merry-go-round.
Hernandez’s household was current when his physique was discovered, Los Angeles Sgt. Ruben Arellano told The Associated Press. His canine, King, was there subsequent to him, emaciated however alive. The person’s cousin instructed NBC 4 he believes King by no means left Hernandez’s aspect.
A number of companies labored to retrieve Hernandez’s physique from the hilly space.
Authorities haven’t but launched a reason for loss of life for Hernandez, however there’s no cause to suspect foul play, Arellano mentioned.