Photo: Allentown Hiking Club/Facebook
The tragic discovery in Lehigh County was made just five days after Kaiser’s brother had reported him missing to police.
After not hearing from the hiker, Kaiser’s brother became worried and went to the Bristol Township Police Department on Tuesday to report him missing.
Just one day later, local officials discovered Kaiser’s body around 12:30 p.m. at the bottom of the embankment.
Pennsylvania State Police told the outlet that they believe there is no danger to the public and his death appeared to be an accident, though it was unclear if Kaiser had fallen or it was medical-related.
A spokesperson for the Pennsylvania State Police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Kaiser’s death came as a surprise for those who knew him, according to the Allentown Hiking Club, who explained that he “had no pertinent medical or psychological history” and was “an experienced hiker.”
“The family would like to thank all that volunteered, shared social media posts and helped out in the search,” she said of the father of four. “Michael loved this area. This is a good place.”
source: people.com
