A tragic discovery has ended the search for two young hunters missing in southern Colorado. Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, were found dead near the Rio de Los Pinos Trailhead after nearly a week of searching.
The pair disappeared during an elk hunting trip in the Rio Grande National Forest. Porter last shared his location with fiancée Bridget Murphy on September 11, but suddenly stopped responding. Deputies later found their vehicle with backpacks and gear still inside, sparking fears as bad weather moved in.
“It is with a broken heart and through tears that I give you this update,” Porter’s aunt wrote on GoFundMe. “Andrew and Ian have both been found deceased.”
The Conejos County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the bodies were recovered and said there were no visible injuries or signs of foul play. Autopsies are scheduled to determine the cause of death.
This heartbreaking story leaves many asking how two skilled outdoorsmen could meet such a tragic fate.
