Missing Hiker Found Dead on Mount Rainier

ASHFORD, Wash. – A hiker missing for since Monday on Mount Rainier National Park has been found dead.

Searchers had been focusing Wednesday at the 3,400-foot level of the Kautz Creek trail where footprints were found on Tuesday. The cause of death was not known.

The 45-year-old Mukilteo man, Devin Ossman, arrived at the park Monday for a day hike. His wife reported him missing.

Ranger Lee Taylor says he was not equipped to camp out overnight.