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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the site of a recent fatal incident involving a 24‑year‑old hiker, Sahil Jilani, who was found dead at Abrams Falls after a dayslong search that began on 2026-10-12. His vehicle was located at the trailhead, but he was not found initially. The park has also been the location of a 2025-06-05 minivan crash that killed one person and injured six.
What to know
- Sahil Jilani, 24, was last seen at Riverstone Campground in Townsend, Tennessee. Oct 12
- Search teams, including divers, recovered his body at Abrams Falls. Oct 12
- Sahil Jilani, 24, was found dead after a dayslong search in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Oct 12
- His car was discovered at the Abrams Falls trailhead, but he was not found initially. Oct 12
- Minivan driver suffered a seizure, causing the vehicle to accelerate and strike a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Jun 5
Timeline
- Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 12, 2026
- Jun 5, 2025
