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24-year-old hiker found dead in Great Smoky Mountains
24-year-old hiker missing in Great Smoky Mountains dies after dayslong search.
In brief
24-year-old hiker missing in Great Smoky Mountains dies after dayslong search. Sahil Jilani, 24, died in the Great Smoky Mountains after going missing while hiking, prompting a dayslong search that ended in tragedy. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Hiker missing in Great Smoky Mountains
Sahil Jilani, 24, went missing while hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Last seen at Riverstone Campground
Park officials say he was last seen around 8 p.m. last Monday at the Riverstone Campground in Townsend.
Body found at Abrams Falls
Divers found Jilani’s body in the water at Abrams Falls, with his phone, keys and clothes nearby.
Family reports drowning
Jilani’s family believes he drowned after getting caught in powerful currents near the waterfall.
What it means
Sahil Jilani, 24, died in the Great Smoky Mountains after going missing while hiking, prompting a dayslong search that ended in tragedy.
