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Kaden Matsuda and Jackson Donlon found dead on West Apostle Mountain
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Key Points:
- Two Colorado Mountain College students, Kaden Matsuda (19) and Jackson Donlon (20), were found dead in a mountain basin on West Apostle Mountain after going missing during a hike near Ice Mountain on October 23.
- The pair was reported missing on October 26, prompting a large search and rescue effort involving 60 volunteers from six counties, who faced difficult weather and terrain conditions.
- Their bodies were discovered on October 28 near their collapsed tent, with no foul play suspected according to the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office.
- Matsuda’s vehicle was found at a trailhead near Winfield, Colorado, and the investigation into the cause of their deaths is ongoing, with autopsies being conducted by the county coroner.
- Sheriff Andy Rohrich expressed condolences to the families and noted relief in finding the students before an approaching storm, providing some closure for loved ones.
