Travel Instagrammer Dies After Getting Lost on Mountain

Nikki Donnelly, a young woman from Ontario, died after snowshoeing in the North Shore Mountains near Vancouver. 
Donnelly, 21, was an avid traveler who frequently documented her trips via Instagram. 

According to the Huffington Post, Donnelly’s body was removed from a steep gully Friday morning following an overnight search. She was transported back to the base of the North Shore Rescue, and medical staff pronounced her dead.  Authorities say Donnelly called her boyfriend to report she was lost on Thursday—about an hour after reportedly posting a picture of the summit to her Instagram. Her phone lost connection after the call. 

.@NSRescue still trying to find a missing hiker. She called for help at 3:20p saying she was lost/needed help on St. Mark's Summit. Crews on the ground/flying above using new night vision technology. NSR's second call of the day. BG: https://t.co/AVweP706Se

📷: @MDanks_NSR pic.twitter.com/eluZgng6yE

— Sonia Aslam (@SoniaSAslam) January 15, 2021

Officials also say Donnelly was not fully equipped to spend the night on the mountain. She reportedly had a small backpack and black winter coat on. “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends, as well with all the responders and search teams to the St. Mark's area last night and today,” Sgt. Sascha Banks said in a statement, CTV News reports. “Please know this: if you are in the backcountry and need help, call 911 – ourselves and our very experienced search teams will do everything we can to find you.” Squamish RCMP are working with the BC Coroners Service to determine all the facts surrounding Donnelly’s death.

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