Search continues for missing hunter in Chaffee County

Written by KRDO13 intern Melissa Ramirez

CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)-- The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) announces that this morning, around 130 people are searching for a missing 27-year-old hunter.

Kaden Sites was reported missing on April 15 after he did not return home from a solo hiking trip on Shavano Mountain, says CCSO. Law enforcement says the Sites family became worried when he returned for a scheduled doctor's appointment.

His vehicle was later found at the Blanks Cabin Trailhead on Shavano Mountain, where his cellphone was discovered with a dead battery inside his vehicle, says CCSO.

CCSO describes Sites as a Caucasian male, 6 feet and 2 inches, 160 lbs, with light brown hair and a goatee and mustache. Officials say he was last seen wearing a green hoodie, ripped khaki pants, and hiking boots, and may be carrying a shotgun.

Efforts have been made to locate Sites. With over 60 searchers currently working in the area, along with dog teams, drones and helicopters. Officials say additional resources may be deployed as needed.

Authorities are asking the public to avoid the search area to prevent interference with ongoing efforts, particularly from drones or unauthorized search activity.

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