On September 13, the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Rio De Los Pinos Trail Head attempting to make contact with two individuals who were reported over due while elk hunting. Andrew Porter 25 y.o.a. of Asheville North Carolina and Ian Stasko 25y.o.a of Salt Lake City Utah were in the San Juan Wilderness Area west of Trujillo Meadows Reservoir when they failed to check in with loved ones at a predetermined time.
The Vehicle that Andrew and Ian drove to the Trail Head was located but neither individual was there. Camping gear and backpacks were located in the vehicle prompting Deputies to become concerned due to heavy rain and bad weather. Search and Rescue Operations were immediately put into place resulting in a massive search. Air Operations, Multi County and State Ground Teams, Dog Teams, Drone Teams, ATV’s and Local Volunteers are working the area.
