NJ.com reporter Jeff Goldman covered the story.

Recovery was hampered by poor weather, but a State Police helicopter ultimately ferried two forest rangers to the site to recover the remains on Friday morning.

Ground and aerial search teams, including DEC forest rangers and the NYS Police Aviation Unit, conducted the operation amid heavy cloud cover.

Marcy sits within the High Peaks Wilderness Area of Adirondack Park in New York.

The DEC confirmed the death on Sunday and withheld hometown details as of press time.

Information and context on the rescue effort came from the Adirondack Daily Enterprise and NYSDEC, with standard mountain-rescue procedures outlined in coverage.

Snow depths near Marcy were reported at about 49 inches near Lake Colden Interior Outpost, highlighting significant winter terrain challenges.

A 21-year-old hiker from New Jersey died near the summit after reporting a slip and calling 911; a dog was with the hiker, and the dog survived.

Rangers and a State Police helicopter battled heavy cloud cover in the search for a hiker on Mount Marcy, and the hiker was later found deceased by a ranger roughly five miles from the summit.

Officials note the incident as part of ongoing winter safety considerations for Mount Marcy and extended condolences were offered to the family.

Mount Marcy is the highest peak in New York at 5,341 feet, located in the High Peaks Wilderness Area of Adirondack Park in Keene, Essex County.

Officials have not released the hiker’s name or gender; the DEC expressed condolences and did not disclose further personal details at press time.