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- Officials confirmed the body was Yang’s and believe that the young lieutenant “appeared to have fallen about 200 feet (61 meters) down a very steep embankment.”
- Yang, who was last seen at the Coldwater Trailhead on Sunday, was believed to be training for an ultramarathon, KOIN reported.
- His car was also discovered at the trailhead on Monday night, according to KGW.
- Around 100 volunteers joined the search for Yang. Authorities were preparing to send out aircraft and drones before Yang’s body was found.
- Lt. Col. Alan Fowler, who described Yang as “an exceptional Soldier and leader,” extends his condolences to Yang’s family, friends and the soldiers affected by his death.
- “First Lieutenant Yang touched the lives of so many within our organization and will be sorely missed,” Folwer said. “We want to thank all of the law enforcement and the local public who volunteered their time to help look for Brian.”