HUESCA, SPAIN — Cole Henderson, a 27-year-old American hiker, was found dead on the north face of Monte Perdido in the Pyrenees Mountains, Spanish authorities confirmed Tuesday, NBC News reported .

The discovery of Henderson’s body ends a nearly month-long search for the software engineer living in the Netherlands, who was last heard from on Wednesday, July 9, CNN reported . He also said he planned to switch his phone to airplane mode to conserve battery.

He was reported missing Monday, July 14, after failing to board a scheduled flight home, CNN said.

NBC News reported that rescue teams located Henderson’s body in a remote, steep area of the mountain. Authorities believe he fell approximately 650 feet. Due to the difficult terrain, a crane was used to airlift his remains.

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