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Indianapolis man dies after medical emergency on Vermont trail

PERU, Vt. (AP) – A hiker from Indianapolis has died following an apparent medical emergency on a Vermont hiking trail.

Emergency responders were called to a shelter along the Long Trail on Sunday in the town of Peru.

State police say 57-year-old Michael Keethers had taken ill and become unresponsive.

Authorities say resuscitation efforts failed, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

State police continue to investigate.