Missing hiker found safe near Cumberland Falls

A hiker missing since midday Sunday was found early Monday morning and was reportedly unharmed. Thirty-nine-year-old David Sumner was located near the dry land bridge, which is near the Cumberland Falls. 

Rescue officials from Whitley and McCreary Counties mounted a search effort for the hiker Sunday evening. He had been missing since about 1:00 p.m. Saturday.

Authorities tell the News Journal that the family of Sumner alerted a park ranger to his disappearance. He was last seen on Trail 1 which goes to Noe’s Dock. He was alone, but officials said he was a experienced hiker. He had reportedly a lighter, water and snacks with him before he went missing.

A ground search was underway late Saturday evening by the Williamsburg Fire Department, Williamsburg Rescue Squad, the McCreary County Rescue Squad and the Whitley County Department of Emergency Services.

See today’s News Journal for a complete story.