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He began texting one of his closest friends, Ryan Nava, the Sunday he flew to Durango.
Starting about noon Sunday, the two carried on a constant stream of banter. The back and forth continued as the boys made plans to hang out as soon as possible.
Dylan wanted to see Ryan on Sunday night, but his dad wouldnt let him and Ryan was heading back from Pagosa Springs that night.
So instead, Dylan promised to come to Ryans grandmothers house in Bayfield at 6:30 a.m. Monday.
The early hour didnt surprise him, Nava said. Dylan was known to randomly show up.
Ryan received his last text from Dylan just after 8 p.m.
Dylan was planning to come to Ryans grandmothers house, and he asked if she would care if he came over.
And then the conversation ends.
Expecting Dylan, Ryan set his alarm and woke up at 6:30 a.m. At 6:46, he sent a text to his friend, asking where he was.
But Dylan never responded.
Nava said he would have expected Dylan to text him Monday morning if he overslept or at least to say when he was headed down to Bayfield.
Throughout the day Monday, Ryan texted Dylan, his messages becoming more and more urgent.
Ryans last text to Dylan was at 7:59 Monday night. Are you alright dude? Dude you need to call somebody anybody asap we all worried about you your mom called and shes worried bro, it said. Seriously when you get the message call someone.
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