Missing Australian hiker found dead in Wyoming, officials say
William Standish lost contact with his family as he was hiking in Wyoming. Photograph: Teton county search and rescueView image in fullscreenWilliam Standish lost contact with his family as he was hiking in Wyoming. There was also a Facebook Messenger video that they believe placed him in the Wigwams.The Teton county search and rescue team said it “sends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased”.
- ▪William Standish lost contact with his family as he was hiking in Wyoming.
- ▪Photograph: Teton county search and rescueView image in fullscreenWilliam Standish lost contact with his family as he was hiking in Wyoming.
- ▪There was also a Facebook Messenger video that they believe placed him in the Wigwams.The Teton county search and rescue team said it “sends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased”.
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William Standish lost contact with his family as he was hiking in Wyoming. Photograph: Teton county search and rescueView image in fullscreenWilliam Standish lost contact with his family as he was hiking in Wyoming. Photograph: Teton county search and rescueWyomingMissing Australian hiker found dead in Wyoming, officials sayBody of William Standish discovered in Teton mountains as investigators say fatal fall likely cause of deathEdward HelmoreFri 31 Jul 2026 17.06 EDTLast modified on Fri 31 Jul 2026 17.08 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA 28-year-old Australian hiker who lost contact with his family while hiking the Continental Divide Trail between Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in Wyoming has been found dead, according to authorities.The man, identified as William…
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