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Coroner: Missing York County hiker ‘appears’ to have died after falling

Brady Doran

August 19, 2024 at 9:49 AM·1 min read

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The search for the missing hiker in York County ended Monday afternoon after he was found dead, State Police announced.

State Police said the body of Joshua Markey, 47, was found by Troopers who were conducting a search of PA State Game Lands 83 around 1 p.m. There was no suspected foul play, State Police said, and an autopsy has been scheduled.

York County Coroner’s Office said in a report that Markey “appears” to have fallen and he died from his “blunt force” injuries. His manner of death is still pending.

<em>Joshua Markey</em> — Joshua Markey

Markey was believed to be hiking the Mason Dixon Trail within the state game lands on August 15 when he disappeared. Markey was last seen parking his vehicle off Furnace Road, west of Indian Steps Road in Lower Chanceford Township, around 8:43 a.m.

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Police said Markey is an avid hiker who typically wears hiking attire and utilizes hiking poles.

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