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Posted at 2:26 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2003

Hiker's body found

Advertiser Staff

The body of George Morishima, 78, a hiker who had been missing since Sunday, was found today by searchers along Judd Trail in Nu'uanu Valley.

The family identified the body as Morishima, officials said.

Morishima, who was thought to be hiking to search for edible bamboo shoots, had last been seen Sunday at 5:45 p.m. by two hikers who camped overnight on Judd Trail.

No other details were available early this afternoon.