Vermont hiker found dead after going missing amid historic flooding: Police
The hiker was last seen in Vermont on July 9
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A hiker in Vermont who went missing amid the historic flooding in the state earlier in July has been found dead, according to officials.
The Vermont State Police said in a statement on Friday that Robert Kerker, 67, was found dead along the Stony Brook in Stockbridge, Vermont.
Kerker was last seen on July 9 when a witness saw him at the Stony Brook Shelter on the Appalachian Trail. Severe rain and flooding hit the state beginning on July 10, leaving elevated water levels in the area.
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The flooding made crossing of a nearby stream dangerous, officials said.
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Following the July 9 sighting, Kerker wasn't seen again.
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An initial investigation by officials showed that his death was directly related to the severe flooding in the area.
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Police say that Kerker began his hike on June 1 in Bear Mountain, New York.