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Search for missing Mount Shuksan climber suspended after human remains found near tent

Daniel Gabriel
Daniel Gabriel Courtesy photo

Human remains were discovered near a tent belonging to Daniel Gabriel, a 42-year-old climber who was reported missing Aug. 19, according to a social media post Monday night by the National Park Service.

While it has not been confirmed whether the remains are those of Gabriel, park officials have suspended search efforts and are planning to spend the next few days on recovery and identification of the body.

Gabriel was planning to climb Mount Shuksan via the Fisher Chimney Route.

Jack Belcher
The Bellingham Herald
Jack Belcher covers transportation and recreation for The Bellingham Herald. He graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in digital journalism in 2020 and joined the staff in September 2022. Belcher resides in Bellingham.
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