Hiker found dead on summit of Katahdin

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • October 9, 2020

The body of an unidentified male was found Thursday morning at the summit of Mount Katahdin, Baxter State Park announced Friday. It was the second death of a hiker on Maine’s highest mountain in two days, prompting park officials to remind hikers that the mountain “is a formidable place, especially as winter approaches.” Eight people have died in Baxter State Park in the last 10 years. Park Director Eben Sypitkowski said, “The mountain is a formidable place, especially as winter approaches. I ask everyone visiting us this fall and winter to please be safe, set an early turn-around time and stick to it, and always carry sufficient food, water, and clothing.”