Remains found in Black Canyon identified as missing Denver man

MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) – Human remains recently found in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park have been positively identified a Denver man missing since February.

The National Parks Service said the remains were recovered on Sunday and have been confirmed to be Jordan Marsters. On Feb. 15, family members had reported Marsters missing to the Denver Police Department. He was linked to an abandoned vehicle at Black Canyon, which triggered an intensive search.

U.S. Park rangers conducted an operation over the weekend to recover Marsters’ remains, which were found in a remote, highly technical area within the wilderness of Black Canyon.

NPS said several agencies helped with the search including:

Capitol Reef National Park recovery team

Canyonlands National Park recovery team

Colorado National Monument recovery team

Curecanti National Recreation Area overhead and recovery team

Montrose County Coroner’s Office

Montrose County Sheriff’s Office investigative unit

Montrose County Road and Bridge

Friends of Black Canyon Search and Rescue volunteers contingency team

Mountain Blade Runner Helicopters

“These agencies and the family have worked tirelessly to bring a resolution to this search and recovery of the remains,” NPS said in a news release.

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