(Talent, OR) -- A southern Oregon man passed away while hiking, leading to a challenging recovery. 63-year-old Michael Beagle died Sunday near the summit of the Wagner Butte Trail, outside Talent. The Jackson County Medical Examiner determined he suffered a medical event, but crews encountered snow, ice and an approaching storm. Search and Rescue returned Monday and safely recovered his body during a 10-hour mission with more than 2-thousand feet of elevation gain over the 10-mile round trip. Beagle worked at Southern Oregon University, which issued a statement saying he died doing what he loved most, exploring the mountains and forests of Southern Oregon.