9:15 P.M. UPDATE:

A hiker who became disoriented during a day trip to Marlette Lake was safely reunited with his family after becoming disoriented overnight.

19-year-old Austin Shim of Carson City set out on a day hike but lost his way. As night fell, he accidentally fell into the water, according to a release from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Seeking shelter, he moved to the east side of the lake, where he hunkered down among the rocks, attempting to dry off and stay warm through the night.

The next day he began moving toward the dam on the west side of the lake.

As he did, the Douglas County Search and Rescue drone team was searching for Shim, who eventually found them.

He was safely reunited with his family at the Spooner Lake parking lot, uninjured and without the need for medical attention.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE:

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says search and rescue teams are actively looking for a missing hiker in the Spooner Summit area.

Deputies are asking the public to avoid the area while search efforts are underway, according to a release from the Sheriff's Office.

We will update you with more information as it becomes available.