India, Oct. 12 -- A 53-year-old hiker who died after falling from a cliff while descending a California mountain had sent a final text message saying he was on his way down after reaching the summit, according to rescuers. Brian Seibert's body was found more than 72 hours after he went missing during his descent from Mount Morgan, a 13,754-foot mountain in the Sierra Nevada range.

The Mono County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team said Seibert was reported missing on Monday, October 5, after he failed to return to his vehicle at the expected time.

His last known communication was around 7 pm on Sunday, October 4, when he indicated that he had begun making his way down the mountain.

Rescuers set up a base at a campground near the foot of ...