Denver man found dead at bottom of national park canyon beneath steep drop-offs
A drone team located human remains on the floor of Gunnison National Park's Black Canyon after deputies found an abandoned vehicle on the South Rim.
TL;DR
- The body of John N. Countryman, 57, of Denver, was found in Gunnison National Park's Black Canyon.
- An abandoned vehicle near mile marker 10 along the South Rim alerted authorities.
- A drone team located human remains on the canyon floor after an initial search was hampered by diminishing daylight.
- The rugged terrain of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park presents challenges for search and rescue.
- The cause and manner of death are under investigation.