Found Deceased PA - Joshua Markey, 47, avid hiker, believed to be hiking the Mason Dixon Trail, Lower Chanceford Twp., 15 Aug 2024

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Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's help to find a York County hiker who went missing last week.

Joshua Markey, 47, was last seen parking his vehicle off Furnace Road in Lower Chanceford Township on August 15 around 8:43 a.m.

Police believe Markey was hiking the Mason Dixon Trail within PA State Game Lands 83.

Markey is described as being 6 feet, 3 inches tall and 190 pounds.

Known as an avid hiker, police say he typically wears a hiking vest and uses hiking poles.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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Does that trail have a crime history of any kind?
 
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Oh, no. :(

LOWER CHANCEFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
UPDATE: The coroner has been called to the site where crews have been searching for a missing York County man.


 
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Oh no does not look good at all, they say the coroner was sent near the place the car was parked
 
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CBS affiliate WHP-TV reported on Monday that the body of Joshua Markey, of Red Lion, was found on Monday around 1 p.m.

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No foul play is suspected at this time, WHP-TV reported. An autopsy has been scheduled.

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