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Hiker found dead in Zion National Park was concession worker

Zion National Park officials say a hiker found dead at the bottom of a popular trail bordered by steep drops was a concession employee at the park in southern Utah.

Officials on Friday identified the person found dead Thursday morning as 19-year-old Savannah McTague and said she was a Maine resident who worked for Xanterra at Zion Lodge.

A park news release said McTague's body was found below the Angel's Landing trail after she was reported missing late Wednesday afternoon.

The trail reopened Tuesday after being closed for several days because of a rock fall.