Colorado Springs hiker missing on Longs Peak found dead

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — The body of missing 23-year-old hiker Lucas Macaj was recovered on Thursday in Rocky Mountain National Park after four days of intensive rescue efforts.

Macaj, of Colorado Springs, was reported overdue from a hike on Sunday after summiting Longs Peak before dangerous storms moved in. Rescue efforts were launched, including ski teams, dog teams, helicopters and snowshoe teams.

Macaj’s body was found on Mills Glacier, near the base of Lamb’s Slide, according to an update Thursday from Rocky Mountain National Park. The investigation by park rangers indicates that he took a significant fall, RMNP said.

Macaj’s body was recovered by helicopter and taken to the Boulder County Coroner’s Office. The coroner will determine the official cause of death.

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