Hiker found dead in Fresno County, deputies said. He had separated from group
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- A hiker found a missing hiker deceased near Courtright Reservoir.
- Search and rescue units worked overnight after Sunday evening's alert call.
- No visible injuries reported; officials suspect a possible medical-related death.
A hiker who became separated from his group near Courtright Reservoir was found dead Monday.
Deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office were notified at 9 p.m. Sunday of the missing hiker.
Deputies said they were told he was an experienced hiker with the necessary supplies for the elements.
The search and rescue team worked throughout the night and all of Monday morning to look for the hiker, deputies said.
At 10 a.m. a hiker unrelated to the group, reported finding a man down.
The hiker had a GPS device, which helped pinpoint coordinates, deputies said.
The sheriff’s helicopter responded and deputies were able to recover the man’s body who matched the missing hiker.
Sheriff’s spokesperson Tony Botti said the hiker had no visible injuries, and could be a medical related death.
This story was originally published July 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM.
