Body of Missing American Hiker Cole Henderson Found in Spain’s Pyrenees
I want to tell you about a recent and very sad development involving Cole Henderson, a 27-year-old American hiker who went missing in Spain last month. For nearly a month, the world was hoping for good news, but unfortunately, that hope ended when his body was discovered in a remote and dangerous part of the Pyrenees mountains.
Here’s what happened: Cole Henderson had planned a hiking trip in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, located in the Pyrenees along the border between Spain and France. On July 9th, he told his friends he was starting his hike and sent a last text message mentioning that he was parking his car and putting his phone on airplane mode before heading out. After that, no contact was made.
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When he didn’t return or catch his flight back to the Netherlands, where he was living and working, a search was launched on July 14th. Spanish authorities, including mountain rescue teams, helicopters, and even drone pilots, were involved in the extensive search effort. The area he was hiking in, particularly Monte Perdido—the third highest peak in the Pyrenees—has some tough routes, including steep, snowy, and icy sections that can be very challenging even for experienced climbers. In fact, the route Henderson was believed to be on is rated "Peu Difficile," meaning “somewhat difficult,” and can require special equipment and skills to navigate safely.
Tragically, on Friday afternoon, the search teams located his body on the north face of Monte Perdido, in a particularly hard-to-reach area. It was reported that he had fallen about 200 meters down the mountainside. Because of the difficult terrain, specialist teams had to use a crane to airlift his body out. Authorities confirmed there were no signs of life.
Cole Henderson was more than just an adventurer. He was an engineer living in Amsterdam, working with an AI-focused renewable energy company. He graduated with honors in computer science from Rhodes College in Tennessee and had lived in several places in the U.S. before moving to Europe. His family, friends, and colleagues have been deeply affected by his loss.
While the news is heartbreaking, it’s a sobering reminder of the risks involved in mountain hiking, especially in difficult terrain. The efforts of the Spanish rescue teams, including search dogs and helicopter units, were tireless, but sometimes the mountains can be unforgiving.
This story has touched many people around the world, especially those who knew Cole or love hiking and exploring nature. It’s a difficult moment, but it also highlights the courage and passion that drives people like Cole to seek adventure, even when the risks are high.
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