A 21-year-old man, Ryan Lake , was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park after an extensive search , according to the National Park Service (NPS). Lake was last seen in Nashville on Thursday (September 18), and his vehicle was located on Saturday (September 20). On Sunday (September 21), park officials discovered his body at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the Big Creek area of the park.

The Big Creek area is known for its dense forests and numerous streams and waterfalls, making it a challenging location for search efforts. The area is situated on the northeast edge of the park near the North Carolina-Tennessee border. Several organizations assisted the NPS in the search for Lake.

The NPS has requested that the public respect the privacy of Lake's family during this dif

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