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Body of Missing Colorado Hunter Found Near Tabeguache Creek

Volunteer searchers found the 27-year-old after a 10-day search, and officials said foul play was not suspected.

  • Volunteer searchers discovered the body of Kaden Sites, 27, in the wilderness near Tabaguache Creek on Saturday, ending a 10-day search after he went missing while turkey hunting in Chaffee County.
  • Sites went turkey hunting alone near Mount Shavano on April 15 but missed an appointment that afternoon, prompting authorities to launch a search after locating his truck and dead cellphone at the Blanks Cabin Trailhead.
  • Search efforts spanned approximately 20 square miles of heavily wooded terrain, with dozens of agencies and more than 100 searchers combing the area to locate the missing hunter.
  • Chaffee County Sheriff Andy Rohrich stated foul play is not suspected and shared, "Chaffee County has lost a wonderful member of our community, who has left a void in our hearts."
  • Officials confirmed the family has been notified, with Sheriff Rohrich adding, "We are thankful the family will have some level of closure" following the massive community effort.
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Missing man found dead following weeklong search after not returning from hunting trip

Colorado authorities say a missing man who never returned from a hunting trip has been found dead.

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KMGH broke the news on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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