The body of an elderly hiker missing since August in Colorado’s San Juan mountains was discovered by a hunter who also found the man’s dog alive at the scene, authorities said.
Rich Moore, of Pagosa Springs, southern Colorado, and his Jack Russell terrier, Finney, failed to return from a trip to the mountains on 19 August.
The 71-year-old outdoor enthusiast had planned to reach the 3,810-metre (12,500ft) summit of Blackhead Peak, about 20 miles from his hometown, according to family members.
Taos Search and Rescue (Tsar), which conducted the initial search, said in a Facebook post that Moore’s body was found by a hunter on 30 October in the Lower Blanco drainage basin.
Little Finney was found next to Moore’s body and taken to a local veterinary office for evaluation and treatment.
No cause of death for Moore has been released, the Gazette said, but authorities say they do not suspect foul play.
Delinda Vanne-Brightyn, a member of the Tsar crew, described the search and rescue efforts in her group’s social media post. »
