The body of a 27-year-old Salida man who went missing April 15 while hunting on Mount Shavano in Chaffee County was found Saturday afternoon.
The Chaffe County Sheriff’s Office said Kaden Sites’ body was found in the wilderness near Tabaguache Creek about 1.5 miles from where his truck was left. The sheriff’s office said on a Facebook post that his body was recovered by the Chaffee County Search and Rescue, the Chaffee County Coroner’s Office and the sheriff’s office.
Site’s family was notified. The cause of his death is under investigation. The sheriff’s office said foul play is not suspected.
“Our hearts go out to the Sites family and friends this evening. Chaffee County has lost a wonderful member of our community which has left a void in our hearts,” Chaffee County Sheriff Andy Rohrich said in a statement.
He thanked everyone who joined the effort to find Sites.
Dozens of first responders searched the mountains when Sites who went turkey hunting the afternoon of April 15 didn’t return for an appointment. His family found his truck near the Blanks Cabin Trailhead. The sheriff’s office said his phone was inside with the battery drained.
Search teams from across the state looked for Sites. People used dog teams, drones, helicopters, airplanes as well as searching the area by foot.
