Body of missing climber found after apparent fall at Glacier National Park

A climber was found dead Sunday in Glacier National Park, after going missing a week earlier when he separated from his hiking group, officials said.

Grant Marcuccio apparently fell to his death, based on the injuries he suffered and the location of the body when responders discovered it during their search, according to the National Park Service. They said the 32-year-old from Whitefish, Montana, had broken from his hiking party on the afternoon Sunday, Aug. 18, on his way from Heavens Peak to McPartland Mountain about one mile south. He wanted to summit McPartland alone, endeavoring to reach the peak that stands at an elevation of more than 8,400 feet.

Before setting out on his own, Marcuccio agreed to meet the rest of the group at a designated spot that evening. The group alerted rangers when he never showed up.