Connor Gill.Photo:Family of Connor Gill/Eagle County Sheriff’s Office (2)
Family of Connor Gill/Eagle County Sheriff’s Office (2)
A Colorado snowboarder who disappeared two weeks ago amid a snowstorm has been found dead, authorities said.
The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and the Eagle County Coroner’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Gill was last seen heading toward the Avanti route on Vail Mountain and boarding a chairlift shortly before 9:00 a.m. local time on Friday, Feb. 14.
The ski patrol, Vail Mountain Rescue team, Vail Police Department and Vail Communication Center were among the agencies who assisted in an exhaustive two-week search for Gill,according to the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office.
Several inches of snow fell after Gill’s disappearance, which complicated search and rescue efforts, according toVail Daily.
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His body was found after a period of no snow and warmer conditions, the newspaper reported.
After Gill’s body was positively identified on Monday, March 3, Vail Mountain authorities issued a statement, and thanked those who helped with the search.
“On behalf of Vail Mountain and Vail Ski Patrol, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our guest,” Beth Howard, Vail Mountain chief operating officer, said in a statement. “We appreciate all of the rescue agencies who conducted this search alongside Vail Ski Patrol.”
source: people.com
