According to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick Higgins, 52, of Maryland, began to hike by himself at about 9 a.m. Tuesday.
He was scheduled to return later that evening, but never showed up.
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services and Larimer County Search and Rescue responded to the area known as Hell’s Canyon near Estes Park to begin the search. They were unable to locate Higgins.
Today, Larimer County Emergency Services, Civil Air Patrol, Larimer County Search and Rescue and Rocky Mountain Rescue of Boulder will be on scene to continue the search with up to 30 rescuers.
Hopefully he will make it out OK.
Update: Good news,
A Colorado Air National Guard helicopter was able to fly closer. They saw a man waving his arms and wearing clothes matching the ones worn by Higgins. They couldn't land or drop a rescue hoist because of the steep terrain. Two rescuers hiked into the canyon and confirmed Higgins' identity. He was hungry, dehydrated and exhausted. Higgins was given food and water before hiking to a place where the helicopter could land.
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