Quebec Hiker Missing in Adirondacks Sparks Frantic Search
The family of 22-year-old Léo Dufour is consumed with worry after the Quebec hiker vanished from the Adirondack Mountains nearly a week ago. “We wait for news night and day! We are all very worried, it really is a nightmare,” confessed Dufour’s cousin, Laurence Perey-Beaudoin. “We hope to find him safe and sound.”
Disappearance in the Wilderness
On November 30th, authorities received a troubling call around 11 p.m. alerting them to Dufour’s disappearance. The New York State Police issued a statement on Facebook revealing they were actively investigating in the area of Upper Works Road in Newcomb, though the young man’s intended destination remains unknown.
“He is passionate about hiking and he had already climbed 32 of the 46 mountains of the Adirondacks,” said Perey-Beaudoin, highlighting Dufour’s experience in navigating the challenging terrain. “His goal was to do them all.”
Hope Flickers Amidst Despair
As days turn into nights with no sign of Dufour’s whereabouts, a wave of concern has swept through social media. Friends and family members have flooded online platforms with messages of encouragement, hoping for a reunion with the young man they describe as having “a big heart.”
The last glimpse of Dufour was captured in his usual hiking attire: La Sportiva boots, a black Arc’teryx coat, black pants, a black North Face backpack, sunglasses, and a beige colored hat.
The 22-year-old, with his brown hair, stands at 170 centimeters tall and weighs approximately 68 kilograms. He carried essential supplies, including a headlamp, a change of clothes, a portable oven, noodles, a cell phone, and a charger – tools that now offer a glimmer of hope amidst the uncertainty.
Call for Information Intensifies
With every hour that passes, the search for Dufour intensifies. The New York State Police are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. Their plea, echoing through various news outlets and social media posts, urges the public to call 518-873-2778, emphasizing that even the smallest detail could be vital to bringing Dufour home safely.
What is the name of the town where Léo Dufour was last seen?
## Adirondack Hiker Disappearance Sparks Frantic Search
**[News Anchor]** We are joined today by Laurence Perey-Beaudoin, cousin of Léo Dufour, the 22-year-old hiker who went missing in the Adirondack Mountains nearly a week ago. Laurence, thank you for joining us during this difficult time. We can only imagine the worry and fear you and your family are experiencing.
**[Laurence Perey-Beaudoin]** Thank you for having me. It’s a truly unbearable situation. We are all desperately worried about Léo. It feels like a nightmare we can’t wake up from.
**[News Anchor]** Can you tell us a little bit more about Léo and what led him to the Adirondacks?
**[Laurence Perey-Beaudoin]** Léo is a kind, adventurous soul. He loves nature and hiking has always been a passion of his. He decided to take a trip to the Adirondacks to enjoy the fall scenery and challenge himself with some of the trails.
**[News Anchor]** Authorities were notified of his disappearance on November 30th. What information has been shared with the family about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance?
**[Laurence Perey-Beaudoin]** We know he was last seen near Newcomb, New York [[1](https://www.news10.com/news/essex-county-news/state-police-searching-for-hiker-missing-near-newcomb/)]. Unfortunately, details are scarce, and that’s the hardest part – not knowing what happened. The State Police are actively searching, and we are grateful for their efforts. We are doing everything we can to spread the word and hope someone has seen him.
**[News Anchor]** What is your message to anyone who might have information about Leo’s whereabouts?
**[Laurence Perey-Beaudoin ]** Please, if you saw Léo or have any information, no matter how small, contact the authorities immediately. Our family just wants him home safe. We are praying for his return.
