SCHROON, NY — A Florida man who had been renting a cabin in the Adirondacks was found dead after failing to return from a hiking trip, New York State Police said.
Theodore S. Troth, 51, of The Villages, Florida, was discovered at approximately 6:24 p.m. Monday at the south end of Oxshoe Pond, accessible from the Crane Pond Trailhead.
Troth had been renting a cabin at Rowe’s Adirondack Cabins on State Route 9 since Jan. 25.
He was last seen Feb. 19 leaving the cabin to go hiking on the Crane Pond Trail.
The cabin owner became concerned Monday when Troth failed to check out as scheduled and notified authorities after discovering he was not at the cabin.
State Police were notified of the missing hiker at approximately 12:30 p.m. Monday.
A coordinated search effort was established involving the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Forest Rangers and State Police.
State Police deployed K-9 and Unmanned Aerial Systems units, while Forest Rangers utilized snowmobiles to assist in covering the terrain.
Forest Rangers located Troth deceased at the scene, which showed no signs of foul play.
The Essex County Coroner’s Office responded and requested removal of the body.
Troth was transported to Glens Falls Hospital for an autopsy.
