Found Deceased CO - Brian Joseph Perri, 38, Mount Meeker, Rocky Mountain National Park, 30 Jun 2018

[margarita25]

All those people who are out there looking for the missing and putting themselves at risk are my heroes, seriously

Indeed. The funny thing though with my friend and the other rock climbers is that this is what they love to do and are out there doing anyway, regardless of a mp, so it’s kind of like they get to help while doing what they normally do! But kudos to them indeed, and all the other searchers who are indeed putting themselves at risk!

 

[dspdenver]

The unofficial search for Brian Perri

"(JC) Fischer:

' He expressed no interest in quitting until his friend is found.

"I want to find Brian," he said. "I don't want my friend on that mountain. I want my friend home." '

Unfortunately, JC Fischer has reported on the @findbrianperri Facebook page that his body has broken down and he won't be able to search anymore:

<modsnip>/ this is reposted from a private fb profile, please do not copy/paste from private profiles
For info you may link the post on find brian fb page


He reports that he will still direct volunteer searchers and await Brian's return at the base of "that godforsaken mountain."

So sad. Bring Brian Perri home for JC!

 

[Darling136]

Boulder County Coroner’s office will not release positive identification until completion of an autopsy,” park spokesperson Kyle Patterson wrote in a press release. “However, it is believed that the body is that of Brian Perri, 38

Body found in Rocky Mountain National Park believed to be missing Fort Collins hiker – The Denver Post

Body found

 

[dspdenver]

JC Fischer has now posted on the @findbrianperri Facebook page:

<modsnip>/ this is reposted from a private fb profile, please do not copy/paste from private profiles
For info you may link the post on find brian fb page
Missing Person- Brian Perri

 

[dspdenver]

More info on the find:

Body believed to be that of missing Fort Collins hiker found near Mount Meeker summit

"A Rocky Mountain National Park ranger discovered a body Saturday in steep terrain northwest of the summit of Mount Meeker...."

"Additional rangers reached the scene Saturday night and stayed in the area overnight, officials said. An on-scene investigation was expected to take place on Sunday."

 

[Hazelnutty]

Oh no!

 

[ElementalLaura]

Does the location suggest a fall?

 

[dspdenver]

Does the location suggest a fall?

The article said the body was found in "steep terrain" northwest of the summit, so I think that's the likely scenario.

 

[MsFacetious]

Wow. I don't have ANY friends that would do that for me. I'm so glad they were able to find him, as it really was a needle in a haystack. They often never find them.

 

[dspdenver]

JC Fischer has now posted on the @findbrianperri Facebook page:

<modsnip>/ this is reposted from a private fb profile, please do not copy/paste from private profiles
For info you may link the post on find brian fb page
Missing Person- Brian Perri

FYI: The link contains JC Fischer's goodbye message to Brian Perri.

 

[margarita25]

“Organizations involved in the effort included Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue, Larimer County Search and Rescue, Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, Fort Collins police, Northern Colorado Helitack, Front Range Rescue Dogs, Flight For Life Air Ambulance and Colorado Search and Rescue.“

Body believed to be that of missing Fort Collins hiker found near Mount Meeker summit

 

[GraceG]

Does the location suggest a fall?

The news article linked above said it was a "climbing" Ranger who found him below the summit. The body was found on the Northwest side. Most people descend on the Northeast side, so I am guessing a fall.

 

[GraceG]

I have to add, the friend that continued to look for him despite grueling conditions and stress fractures is a true definition of a hero. Brian was blessed to have him in his life. Everyone involved in this search and recovery mission is a hero. Rest in Peace Brian, you too were a warrior.

 

[dspdenver]

Fort Collins hiker believed to have died instantly in fall at Rocky Mountain National Park

"Perri's body was recovered by helicopter Tuesday..."

"A park ranger discovered Perri's body Saturday in steep terrain southwest of Mount Meeker's 13,911-foot summit, not northwest, as the park service previously reported. The ranger found the body above tree line at the base of a steep, nearly vertical drop composed of boulders, loose rock and broken rock fragments, according to the news release."

 

[ElementalLaura]

It seems that he likely fell not long after the summit photo he took. I was trying to orient the summit trail info to where the photo was taken on the summit (and where he likely fell).
Rest In Peace, Brian. I hope it’s not too soon to say that although he died too early, he died doing something he clearly loved.

 

[cybervampira]

Coroner confirms body found in RMNP is missing Fort Collins man Brian Perri

In a news release, park officials say they believe Perri died instantly. The coroner's office reported they completed the autopsy, but his cause and manner of death are pending further investigation.

Park spokeswoman Kyle Patterson said this was the longest search the park has conducted for a missing visitor in 15 years, but they have had several other multiday searches.