ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- On December 1, New York State Police and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) forest rangers began searching for a missing hiker in Essex County. 22-year-old Leo DuFour, of Vaudreuil, Quebec, was last known to be wearing a black coat, black pants, a tan winter hat, hiking boots, reflective sunglasses, and a black backpack.
After eight days of searching and harsh weather conditions, officials say the search mission turned into a recovery mission.
On December 15...