WI Hiker Found Dead In New Mexico Park

WI Hiker Found Dead In New Mexico Park

 A hiker from Wausau is found dead in White Sands National Park. 

The incident reported yesterday by park officials is under investigation by New Mexico State Police.  The statement says a parked vehicle in the White Sands lot was first spotted the morning of July 5th.  It had Wisconsin plates and was found to be registered to 27-year old Bradley Utegaard. 

After an extensive search, Utegaard’s body was found the following day two miles northeast of the Alkaline Flats Trail.  Foul play is not suspected.


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