In 1983 a German disappeared on a ski tour in Rocky Mountain National Park. Now bones have been found that could help clear up the case.
Denver – 38 years after the disappearance of a 27-year-old German in Rocky Mountain National Park (US state Colorado), the case has now presumably been resolved.
It is believed that bone fragments that were found in the mountain region can be assigned to the missing person, said the park authority.
The German, who lived in Fort Collins, set out on a multi-day ski tour in February 1983. Six days later he was reported missing by a roommate, the message said. Snowfall in the region hindered the search for the tourer at the time. During the search, the teams only came across a snow cave with his sleeping bag, equipment and provisions. Avalanche dogs were also used. Further searches in the spring and summer of the year were unsuccessful.
In August 2020, a hiker came across human bones in the over 3,300 meter high region. During another search this summer, park rangers discovered skis, sticks, ski boots and other personal items that, according to the park administration, should have belonged to the German. At the site there was evidence of an earlier avalanche. dpa
