Federal authorities had been searching a national forest in Idaho after a sighting of a man who matched Decker's description; however, it's now been confirmed as a case of mistaken identity

The U.S. Marshals Service says law enforcement were searching the area after a possible sighting, but confirmed the hiker was not Decker.

U.S. Marshals said they received two tips, one from a family visiting Bear Creek on July 5, consistent with Decker's description.