A hiking influencer who went missing in the Arizona desert has been found dead, following an extensive search effort, authorities and her grieving family confirmed. Hannah Moody, 31, was discovered deceased near a trailhead parking area in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve on Thursday. The Scottsdale Police Department reported that her body was located more than 24 hours after she was last seen in the area.
“Tragically, Hannah’s body was located by search crews. Our hearts go out to her family and friends,” police confirmed. According to police, Moody’s concerned friends reported her missing shortly before 8 p.m. on Wednesday after losing contact with her. She was last seen earlier that morning near the Gateway Trailhead in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Authorities quickly launched a large-scale search and found her vehicle parked at the trailhead, as reported by the New York Post. The initial ground and aerial search continued until around midnight before being paused, then resumed the next day with additional support from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Police said Moody’s body was ultimately found around noon on Thursday, approximately 600 yards off the trail and not far from the parking area. Police stated that the case remains an active investigation but emphasized that there are currently no indications of foul play.