An autopsy report from the El Paso County Coroner’s Office has concluded that 27-year-old Kaden Sites died by suicide after going missing during a turkey hunting trip in April.
Sites, of Salida, was reported missing after he failed to return from a hunting trip. Family members later located his vehicle near the Blanks Cabin Trailhead on Mount Shavano.
Volunteers, search teams, and members of the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an extensive search of the area for more than a week.
His body was eventually discovered in a remote wilderness area near Tabeguache Creek.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, emotional distress, or a mental health crisis, help is available through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Support is available 24 hours a day, free of charge, and confidential. You can also visit the official website: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
