Maine Officials Investigate the Discovery of a Body on Katahdin

An unidentified body was found on Mount Katahin on Monday.

Body Found on Katahdin in Northern Maine

Authorities have not released any details about where the body was found on the mountain or how it was discovered.

According to the BDN, the body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the person's identity, as well as the cause and manner of death.

New York Father and Daughter Died on Katahdin in 2025 During a Winter Storm

The last people to die on Katadin were a father and daughter from New York in June 2025.

Tim Keiderling was 58, and Esther Keiderling was 28 when they were both found dead.

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Officials say extreme cold, wind, and sleet made conditions too treacherous for the unprepared duo.

The Northernmost Peak of the Appalachian Trail is a Very Strenuous Climb

Mount Katahdin is Maine's highest peak at 5,269 feet, located near Millinocket, in Piscataquis County.

It serves as the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

From a hiker's point of view, Katahdin is considered a very strenuous climb, including boulder scrambling and iron handholds.

The investigation into the body discovered on Monday, September 14, 2026, is ongoing.

We'll update this story as more details become available.