Who: 19-year-old Justin Pleiss
Where: Mountains near Nederland, Colorado
His mistake: He went alone, but ultimately it’s unknown
What happened: A 19-year-old who is an experienced outdoorsman and avid survivalist went on a multi-day camping trip in the mountains of Nederland, Colorado. The man told his sister where he was going and was anxious to use a brand new camera that he recently purchased.
When the family hadn’t heard from him for some time, they called for help. Family members said it is unlike him to go for so long without contacting family or friends. Authorities found the man’s campsite where they found a tent, boot liners, a camera and taekwondo belts.
Authorities believe he went for a day hike from his campsite to take photos. Although the man is an experienced hiker, the man didn’t bring his snow boots and only brought enough gear that fit into a backpack.
Roughly 60 rescuers responded from Rocky Mountain Search and Rescue, Front Range Rescue Dogs and Boulder County Mounted Horse Search and Rescue Team are currently searching for the man. The man is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, has long blonde hair, blue eyes and wearing a red and black flannel jacket, blue jeans and skate shoes.
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