JUST IN: A hiker was reported missing in the El Capitan Preserve Monday evening. A body was found in the preserve Tuesday morning, but recovery has been delayed by high winds and officials have yet to confirm if it's the body of the missing hiker.
The 34-year-old hiker told his family he would be back from a hike on El Cajon Mountain in the preserve at around 2 p.m. but never came home, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The department's search and rescue team searched the area overnight by ground and air but couldn't find the hiker.
Then at around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, the hiker's body was discovered along a trail on El Cajon Mountain. High winds prevented a search team from accessing the body Tuesday afternoon but plans were in place to return in the evening, weather permitting, the SDSO said. When the body is recovered, it will be turned over to the Medical Examiner and identified, the sheriff's department said.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
The El Capitan Preserve is home to popular but challenging hiking trails and was one of several park areas closed by the San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation for the month of August. In May, a hiker who complained about heat exhaustion symptomsDue to hot temps & to protect against heat-related incidents we’re temporarily closing El Capitan, Hellhole Canyon and Mt. Gower County Preserves. This is a safety precaution we take every August.
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