Body of Missing Hiker Diem Le Nguyen Found Near Nighthawk Trail on Black Mountain

The body of Diem Le Nguyen, a 50-year-old hiker who had been missing for two days, was found Monday, June 24, near the Nighthawk Trail on Black Mountain. Nguyen, known for her dedication to community service and her work with the U.S. Navy, is being remembered fondly by family and friends.

Police report that the body matching Nguyen's description was discovered around 9:15 a.m. on Monday, located approximately a quarter mile from the nearest intersection on the trail. The search and rescue team had. . .