East County News Service

File photo by Billy Ortiz: Hiking trail leading to El Cajon Mountain

August 1, 2023 (Lakeside) – An all-night search for a hiker reported missing yesterday afternoon has ended after a body was found at 8:45 this morning near a hiking trail in El Cajon Mountain (also known as  El Capitan).

The man, 34, left to go hiking around 9 a.m. yesterday and was expected home around 2 p.m.  When he didn’t return, his family contacted the San Diego County Sheriff’s department.