Blackhead Peak, Colorado – On October 30, a hunter made a chilling discovery in the Lower Blanco drainage basin near Blackhead Peak’s summit. According to Taos Search and Rescue, 71-year-old Rich Moore, who had been missing since August 19, was discovered and his dog Finney, was by his side.

On November 7, the search and rescue group made a public Facebook post about the discovery:

On October 30th, the body of missing hiker 71-year-old Rich Moore of Pagosa Springs has been found, along with his dog, who was found alive and with his body. Moore and his dog had been missing since August 19, disappearing after leaving with a plan to summit Blackhead Peak, which is located just east of Pagosa Springs.

The search and rescue team was flown into the area to retrieve Moore’s body. TSAR member Delinda Vanne-Brightyn along with her certified K9 AkioYodasan responded to the initial search. Delinda writes:

“We searched from just under the peak-top and directly West, searching down the mountain toward where his car was located. Winds were directly from the West/Soutwest. It was so steep, we were inserted in by a helicopter. He was found 2.5 miles East of the mountain-top beneath where we were inserted.”

Finney was taken to a veterinarian for an exam and care and then reunited with family.

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