[UPDATE 9:33 GOOD NEWS] Missing Hiker in Trinity County

UPDATE BELOW: He’s Found!!!!! 

Press release provided by the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office:

On Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 at about 9:15pm, The Trinity County Sheriff’s Department
received information regarding a Missing Person.
Missing Person, David Smith, age 25yo, hgt:5’9”, wgt:195lbs, was last seen in the Denny area about 2 ½ miles up the New River Trail, which is about a ½ mile from Virgin Creek. Smith went for a short hike but did not return to his
campsite.

Smith was last seen wearing a camouflage baseball cap, black tank top with a green logo, black/red/white surfer shorts, black/blue tennis shoes and sunglasses.

Trinity County Search and Rescue Members have been activated and will be responding to thearea. Cal-OES has been notified and will be sending mutual aid.

UPDATE 9:33 p.m.: David Smith has been found!