State Police Confirm Death of Missing Adirondack Hiker

Another Hiker Loses Life in the ADKS

Sad news out of the Adirondacks as authorities confirm another hiker has lost their life.

According to New York State Police, troopers were notified around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday of a missing hiker on the Crane Pond Trail in the town of Schroon.

Florida Man Rented Cabin for a Month

Investigators determined that 51-year-old Theodore S. Troth of The Villages, Florida, had been renting a cabin at Rowe’s Adirondack Cabins on State Route 9 since January 25.

Troth, according to the NYSP,  was last seen on February 19th, when he left the cabin to hike on the Crane Pond Trail.  When Troth failed to check out as scheduled on February 24, the cabin owner became concerned and contacted authorities.

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Crane Pond Trail isn't a notoriously dangerous hike, but any terrain in the north country can become perilous with high winds, low visibility, deep snow, cold, and threatening hidden spruce traps.

Massive Search Effort Launched

According to the report, a coordinated search effort was launched involving the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Forest Rangers, and State Police. K-9 units, drones, and snowmobiles were used to cover the rugged terrain.

At approximately 6:24 p.m. Tuesday, Forest Rangers located Troth near the south end of Oxshoe Pond, accessible from the Crane Pond Trailhead, where he was found deceased. Authorities say there were no signs of foul play.

The Essex County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene. Troth was transported to Glens Falls Hospital, where an autopsy is pending.

Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.