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Authorities say Cole Henderson, a 27-year-old American hiker who disappeared while hiking in Spain last month, has been found dead

Henderson was last heard from on July 9 and was reported missing after he did not board his flight home on July 13

Henderson's body was reportedly found on the north face of Monte Perdido, the third-highest peak in the Pyrenees mountains

An American hiker has been found dead in Spain after he disappeared during a trek last month, authorities said.

Spanish police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 12, that the body of 27-year-old Cole Henderson was found by rescuers in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, according to NBC News .

Henderson was last heard from on Wednesday, July 9, when he texted a friend about going on a solo hike at the natio

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