A search operation ended with the discovery of a hiker's body. The family had been mistakenly told she was alive, leading to a celebration. An investigation is now underway to find out what happened.

The hiker, 18 years old, went missing after a solo hike. She was reported missing when she did not return home one night.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances of the hiker's disappearance and the apology from police for the miscommunication.