Overview
- The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed investigators responded to a report of potential human remains on July 5 and found remains near the Wild Rose Picnic Area off Lands End Road.
- Officials say the remains were scavenged and scattered and that a bear and other wildlife likely consumed some of the body, which has complicated the death investigation.
- The Mesa County Coroner’s Office has not yet identified the deceased or determined cause and manner of death and will complete those steps as forensic work allows.
- Investigators are asking anyone who visited the Wild Rose Campground area between June 22 and July 5 to contact Investigator Jenna Reed at 970-244-3274 with information or observations.
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife says there is no known threat to the public and is urging BearWise practices such as securing food and carrying bear spray to reduce human-bear conflicts in the popular recreation area.