A massive search ended Monday after authorities recovered the remains of a 34‑year‑old Canadian hiker in Washington’s Twin Sisters mountain range, nearly two weeks after he vanished.
Gursimran Singh of British Columbia had been missing since late June when he failed to return from a hike in the Twin Sisters mountains. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office confirmed his death following a recovery mission on Monday.
The investigation began after Singh was reported missing on July 1, three days after he was last seen leaving his home. His vehicle was later located along Middle Fork Road, and his last known position was identified as South Twin, one of the range’s two main peaks, where he was believed to be rock scrambling.
Search and rescue teams from across Washington joined local crews, deploying helicopters, drones, and aircraft to scan the steep terrain and the Sisters Glacier. The Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team and the Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council were among the groups involved.
A possible sighting reported on Sunday prompted crews to return to the area on Monday, where they discovered Singh’s remains. Officials expressed gratitude for the time, expertise, and resources contributed by volunteers and agencies.
The recovery comes days after the body of another overdue hiker, Steven Dorsett, was found in the Mount Baker‑Snoqualmie National Forest, also within Whatcom County.
