Man dead after falling while hiking on Billy Goat Trail

A hiker was pronounced dead on the scene after suffering a fall while walking along Billy Goat Trail Monday afternoon. 

What we know:

On Monday just after noon, crews responded to the report of an injured person on Billy Goat A Trail. The adult male was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS. 

Officials say the hiker was located in a remote area on Billy Goat Trail. There was no identification on the man, and officials are working to identify him. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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