UPDATE: Missing Davis County hiker found

UPDATE, 4:30 P.M.: Tobias Braaten, 25, who was reported missing after going for a hike on the Fernwood Trail in Layton Saturday, has been found safe, according to the Davis County Sheriff’s Office .

“He has a few scratches and was very hungry and happy to accept a sandwich and a phone to call family, but otherwise in good spirits. Tobias took a wrong turn and found himself three canyons away from the Fernwood Trailhead. We appreciate all the help!” the sheriff’s office posted on social media.

No further information is available at this time.

ORIGINAL POST: DAVIS COUNTY, Utah ( ABC4 ) — A man is missing after having gone on a hike in Davis County Saturday, causing authorities to initiate a search, according to the Davis County Sheriff’s Office .

Tobias Braaten, 25, was reported as an overdue hiker Saturday night, officials said.

Braaten had reportedly gone out on the Fernwood Trail in Layton — authorities are asking hikers who were on the trail between Friday evening and Saturday evening to call Davis County Dispatch at 801-451-4150 if they had any sightings of him.

At this time, the Davis County Sheriff’s Office has asked for assistance from other search and rescue teams in the effort to find Braaten. Volunteers are not needed at this time due to conditions in the area.

“We’ve been asked if there is a need for volunteers. Conditions at higher elevation in this area are challenging and dangerous. We have asked for assistance from other SAR teams in the area and do not need additional volunteers. Thank you,” the sheriff’s office stated on social media .

This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as more information becomes available.

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