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Missing hiker found dead in the Deem Hills Recreation area

34-year-old Jessica Lindstrom was last seen hiking in the area Friday morning
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Posted at 5:30 PM, Aug 04, 2023
and last updated 2023-08-07 11:52:13-04

PHOENIX — Police say the body of a missing hiker was found Friday evening in the Deem Hills Recreation area.

Officials say 34-year-old Jessica Lindstrom went on a hike Friday morning around 8:30 a.m. at the Deem Hills Recreation area near 51st Drive and West Deem Hills Parkway.

At this time, police have not identified anything suspicious regarding her death. Phoenix fire officials tell ABC15 Lindstrom was overcome by the heat.

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The Arizona Department of Public Safety had also issued a "missing endangered person advisory" for Lindstrom.

Police say it is common practice in the summer months, especially when there is a heat advisory, to consider a missing person endangered if they are believed to be outside.

This incident is currently under investigation.