78-year-old hiker still missing in Vilas County Sunday

PRESQUE ISLE - The search is on for a lost hiker in the Katherine Wolter Wilderness area of Presque Isle.

The Vilas County 911 Center got the call about the missing hiker around 1:45pm Sunday. Two men were hiking and taking wildlife pictures, when they split up, and planned to meet back at the parking area for lunch.

The 78-year-old man was wearing a maroon rain jacket, dark shirt, and canvas hat. He was carrying a camera and tripod.

Full story: WJFW

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