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2 college students found dead after vanishing during Colorado hike
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Two college students, Kaden Matsuda and Jackson Donlon, were found dead on Oct. 28 after going missing while hiking on West Apostle Mountain in Colorado since Oct. 23.
- The search involved dozens of personnel, dogs, drones, and helicopters and was complicated by recent heavy snowfall and icy conditions on the mountain.
- Matsuda and Donlon, both experienced hikers with advanced climbing gear, had left their tent collapsed under snow but were missing, leading to hopes they were sheltering before their bodies were discovered.
- Authorities do not suspect foul play and are awaiting autopsy results before releasing further information on the cause of death.
- Matsuda was studying to become a wildland firefighter, and Donlon aimed to be a mountain guide; the sheriff expressed condolences and praised their preparedness despite the tragic outcome.
