A man was found dead Monday afternoon after suffering an apparent fall while hiking near Telluride, the San Miguel Sheriff’s Office said.
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Patrick Eells, a 29-year-old resident of Telluride, has been identified as the deceased hiker. He died from traumatic injuries, deputies said.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Eells who so clearly was in the prime of his life,” said San Miguel Sheriff Bill Masters.
Rescuers discovered Patrick Eells, 29, with traumatic injuries at about 2 p.m. on the Dallas-Gilpin ridge near Telluride, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff.
Eells, described by authorities as a skilled mountain climber, had set out on a solo adventure the day before he was located, authorities said.
He “told his girlfriend Sunday he was going to hike from Telluride and run on Sneffels Highline and possibly summit Mt. Emma,” according to the sheriff’s office.
By 11 p.m. Sunday, Eells was reported missing. He was found about 15 hours later.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Eells who so clearly was in the prime of his life,” Sheriff Bill Masters said. Read more from NY Post
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