Body found near Summit County trail Saturday

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. — The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death after a hiker found a body near a trail Saturday evening.

A local hiker found the body of a Hispanic man around 7 p.m. near a trail in a field west of the Summit Cove neighborhood, according to the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office said a preliminary investigation revealed no obvious indications of foul play. They don’t have a concern for public safety at this time.

Body found near Summit County trail Saturday

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends affected by this tragic loss of life. Check on your family, friends, and co-workers, if someone is missing, please report it immediately," Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said in a statement.

The man has been identified by the Summit County Coroner's Office after additional items were located belonging to the decedent.

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