Experienced hiker found dead from apparent fall in Colorado
Hiker found on Dallas-Gilpin ridge near Telluride
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}An experienced mountaineer was found dead Monday from an apparent fall while hiking in Colorado, authorities said.
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.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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.
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By 11 p.m. Sunday, Eells was reported missing. He was found about 15 hours later.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"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 in a statement posted to Facebook.
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