Crime & Safety
Body Of Missing Hiker In King County Found: Sheriff
King County Sheriff's officials early Tuesday said a body discovered by search and rescue teams may be that of Aumaraswami 'Kumar' Rao.
SEATTLE — King County Search & Rescue teams early Tuesday reportedly located a body officials believe is missing hiker Aumaraswami 'Kumar' Rao.
The King County Sheriff's Office on June 30 initiated a search for Rao along Denny Creek trail in the Snoqualmie Pass, where Rao was reportedly last seen hiking Sunday morning near Keekwulee Falls.
Rao, 56, reportedly lives in Seattle and works for Microsoft. Apparently an avid outdoorsman, Rao's Facebook page shows several photos of him in the mountains.
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The sheriff's office did not immediately provide any details about the discovery but said more information would be shared Tuesday afternoon.
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Tragic #update to the 56-year-old missing hiker, Kumar Rao. @KCSAR has located a deceased male believed to be Rao. More information will be provided Tuesday afternoon. https://t.co/2VuCkK8Hfj
— King County Sheriff's Office PIO (@kingcosoPIO) July 2, 2019
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