Pincher Creek RCMP concludes search for missing hiker

July 31, 2026 - Pincher Creek, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Pincher Creek, Alta.- On July 23, 2026, Pincher Creek RCMP received a report of an overdue hiker in the Waterton Lakes National Park. 

An 81-year-old resident of Golden British Columbia, had departed Waterton Lakes National Park on the Alderson Carthew Summit Trailhead on Thursday July 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. They set out to hike the Great Divide Trail and was expected to arrive in Coleman, Alta., on July 22, 2026.

The individual did not arrive in Coleman, and their family reported them missing. 

Pincher Creek RCMP collaborated with Parks Canada and coordinated an extensive search for the missing hiker. The 7-day search which involved resources and assistance from Parks Canada, Pincher Creek RCMP, Alberta Search and Rescue Teams, Parks Canada Drone pilots, Alberta RCMP Air Services, Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services, and specialized Police Service Dogs, has now come to an end.

Unfortunately, on July 30, 2026, the hiker was located deceased. 

Alberta RCMP sends their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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