#HikeAlabama Update–Nov. 17, 12:45 p.m.–The missing hikers have been discovered and are safe according to Michelle’s son. Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word.

#HikeAlabama Community, we are asking for help in locating two missing hikers from the Sipsey Wilderness.

Michelle Pendleton and Shannon Ladnier left to go hiking on Friday, Nov. 15 around 9:30 a.m. to go see The Big Tree.

Later that afternoon, they contacted the local sheriff’s department around 4:30 p.m. letting authorities know they were lost.

The missing hikers are last believed to be located at the following GPS coordinates: 34.312439, -87.434252.

A search was conducted in that area with no luck locating the missing hikers.

Learn more about the search from Michelle’s son, Tony.

The hikers remain missing as of Sunday morning, Nov. 17, 2019.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact authorities as well as Michelle’s son, Tony. His number is 205-434-0444.

Our hearts and thoughts are with these hikers and their families as we pray for a safe return.

-Hike Alabama-

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