Search and rescue crews say they found the body of a 29-year-old hiker who disappeared on Mount Emma over the weekend. The San Miguel Sheriff’s Office says Patrick Eells, of Telluride, was found Monday afternoon, May 31, 2021, on the Dallas-Gilpin ridge about 3.5 miles north of Telluride.
Eells’ girlfriend told crews he was an experienced mountaineer and set out to hike from Telluride, run on Sneffels Highline and possibly climb Mount Emma on Sunday, May 30, 2021.
He was reported missing late Sunday night. Crews deployed to find him Monday morning using aircraft.
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Personal Characteristics
Male
29 years old
Sexual Orientation: HETEROSEXUAL
Classification: DAY/NIGHT HIKER
Investigative Overview
Foul Play Suspected: No
Suspected Suicide: No
Cause of Death: Accident - Fall
Significant Dates
Reported missing on May 30, 2021 - 664 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago
Found on May 31, 2021 - 663 days, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago
This case file was posted on
Jun 01, 2021 at 13:12
This case file was last modified on
Jun 02, 2021 at 16:46
This case file has been assigned the Missing Persons ID 4551
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