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Body of Missing Hiker Hannah Moody Found in Scottsdale Preserve

Search crews located the experienced hiker 600 yards off-trail; the cause of death remains under investigation.

Missing persons flyer for Hannah Moody
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Hannah Moody
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Overview

  • Hannah Moody, 31, was reported missing on May 21 after failing to return from a hike at McDowell Sonoran Preserve's Gateway Trailhead.
  • A multi-agency search operation involving drones, air units, and ground teams began the evening of May 21 and continued into May 22.
  • Her body was discovered on May 22, approximately 600 yards off an established trail in the Preserve.
  • Authorities have found no immediate signs of trauma or foul play, and the cause of death is pending determination by the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner.
  • Scottsdale Police have described her disappearance as uncharacteristic and asked for privacy for Moody's family during this time.