Hiker In Arizona Found Dead

Hiker Stefan Nikolia was reported missing yesterday. His body was found today.

A search was initiated by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Coconino County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Unit, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety Air Rescue Unit. Coconino County Search and Rescue trackers located tracks leading from F.S. Rd 237 into Pumphouse Wash. Nikolai’s camera was located in Pumphouse wash and additional tracks were located headed up canyon. Trackers continued to track until they located his body approximately one half mile south of F.S. 237, at 3:23 a.m. January 21, 2008.

Cause of death is pending investigation by the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office.