Found Deceased CO - Thomas Irwin, 73, Mesa Verde National Park, 15 Jan 2024

[TwinkieDefense]

Jan 22, 2023 article

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article284536660.html

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The 2.4-mile, strenuous loop trail follows the “foot-worn trail of the Ancestral Pueblo people into the forested Spruce Canyon landscape” and “is narrow, rugged, and rocky, with several steep drop-offs along the canyon wall” leading to a large petroglyph panel about 1.4 miles south of the trailhead. It takes about two hours to hike.

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Anyone with information should contact Mesa Verde Dispatch at 970-529-4461.

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[Limecat]

Jan 22, 2023 article

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article284536660.html

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The 2.4-mile, strenuous loop trail follows the “foot-worn trail of the Ancestral Pueblo people into the forested Spruce Canyon landscape” and “is narrow, rugged, and rocky, with several steep drop-offs along the canyon wall” leading to a large petroglyph panel about 1.4 miles south of the trailhead. It takes about two hours to hike.

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Anyone with information should contact Mesa Verde Dispatch at 970-529-4461.

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The most recent update says a hiker turned in what they believe to be Thomas’ cell phone. Prayers he’s found quickly.

 

[margarita25]

Missing man, 73, last seen in Mesa Verde National Park on Jan. 15​

Photo by: Colorado Bureau of Investigation

Missing man, 73, last seen in Mesa Verde National Park found dead

A 73-year-old man who was last seen in Mesa Verde National Park has been missing since Jan. 15.

www.denver7.com

“The Colorado Bureau of Investigation said Thomas Irwin has a cognitive impairment and may be easily confused. His vehicle has been located, CBI said.”

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“Anybody who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Mesa Verde National Park at 970-565-8441.”

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From above link:


* last seen in Mesa Verde National Park on Jan. 15, 2023 at 1 p.m.

* wearing a gray fleece jacket, blue jeans and tan hiking boots

* white male, 6 feet tall and weighing 250 pounds

* gray hair and brown eyes

 

[mattpenhollow]

Additional pictures from the NamUs page of the last few images on the found cellphone that was confirmed to be his.

 

[Jmoose]

Tommy is a close family friend of my relatives-he worked for my uncle and was like a member of the family. It’s so sad and upsetting that he hasn’t been found yet.

 

[dspdenver]

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-news/mesa-verde-national-park-remains-found-missing-man/73-146cb02f-84f9-4cfe-a438-8410232f0c13

[MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, Colo. — Rangers have found the remains of a man who went missing in Mesa Verde National Park more than a year ago, according to the National Park Service (NPS).
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Irwin's remains were found within the original search area during an off-trail grid search, according to the release.]

 

[TwinkieDefense]

Thank you @dspdenver for posting about Mr Irwin. Sympathies extended to family and friends.

 

[Jmoose]

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-news/mesa-verde-national-park-remains-found-missing-man/73-146cb02f-84f9-4cfe-a438-8410232f0c13

[MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, Colo. — Rangers have found the remains of a man who went missing in Mesa Verde National Park more than a year ago, according to the National Park Service (NPS).
...
Irwin's remains were found within the original search area during an off-trail grid search, according to the release.]

I’m glad Tommy was found.