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Officials share autopsy results for 1 of 2 hikers found dead on Mount Katahdin
- Tim and Esther Keiderling, a father and daughter from Pennsylvania, were found dead on Mount Katahdin in early June 2025 near the summit and between trails.
- They attempted the hike on May 31 and were last seen on June 1 amid harsh weather and near-freezing temperatures, raising concerns about hypothermia risk.
- Search teams located Tim’s body on June 3 near the summit, about 0.3 miles away, while Esther’s was found the next day roughly 1,000 feet away in a snow-covered area filled with boulders.
- Officials confirmed that Esther’s death resulted from blunt force injuries, likely sustained during an uncontrolled slide on icy, steep terrain, while the cause of Tim’s passing has yet to be established.
- Officials noted the mountain's challenges despite proper gear, and the family expressed gratitude to search crews while requesting privacy during their loss.
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Maine officials release cause of death for Ulster Co. hikers
BAXTER STATE PARK, Maine (NEWS10)-- A cause of death has been determined for the father and daughter hiking duo, who were found dead days after being reported missing at the Baxter State Park in Maine. According to the Chief Medical Examiner, Tim and Esther Keiderling's deaths were ruled to be from blunt force trauma. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to rangers, on June 1 aroun…
Central Maine News
Portland Press HeraldOne of Katahdin hikers likely died after falling and colliding with boulders
The Office of Chief Medical Examiners says Esther Keiderling died of blunt force trauma and Baxter State Park officials say she likely slipped on icy terrain during the descent.
Bangor Daily News
mainepublic.orgKatahdin hiker died of blunt force injuries, medical examiner says
The cause of death of one of the hikers who died on Katahdin was released by officials Thursday. Esther Keiderling, 28, died from blunt force injuries, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner said. The cause of death for her father, Tim Keiderling, 58, is pending further studies. Their manner of death was not released. There are five classifications of manner of death, which are natural, accident, suicide, homicide and undetermined. The Keiderlings…
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