Hiker found dead in apparent fall at Red River Gorge was NKY native
U.S. Forest Service-Daniel Boone National Forest
Red River Gorge
and last updated 2021-05-05 12:00:26-04
A hiker found dead after an apparent fall at Red River Gorge has been identified as a University of Kentucky medical student from Northern Kentucky, search and rescue officials confirmed to WCPO.
Gabriella Gabby Smith, 24 of Alexandria, was found by a Powell County Search and Rescue squad at the bottom of a 150-foot drop near the Auxier Ridge area.
Agency spokesperson Lt. Lisa Johnson said Smith was reported missing Monday after her family lost contact with her.