Two Lethbridge residents have been found dead at the bottom of a ridge at Mount Coulthard in the Crowsnest Pass.
The Crowsnest RCMP were alerted that hikers were missing after they were overdue from a hike on Wednesday.
Jonah Swen and Greg Gaudette had been hiking along the North York Creek Plane Crash Trail near Coleman, Alberta.
Gaudette was a member of the Lethbridge Fire Department.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our active member, Fire Fighter / Paramedic Greg Gaudette . Please keep Greg’s family , friends, and fire family in your thoughts during these difficult times .
Rest easy Brother Gaudette pic.twitter.com/Jrp8QFTaQ8
— LethbridgeFireLocal (@IAFFLocal237) July 28, 2023
Alberta crews were assisted by Ascent Helicopters in Fernie, who helped in the recovery of the bodies.