Tag: lucas macaj
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23-year-old Colorado Springs hiker found dead identified as Space Force guardian
Space Force has identified a hiker whose body was found on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park as a guardian based out of Schriever Space Force Base. Lucas Macaj, 23, was summiting Longs Peak via the Keyhole route and was last heard from around 1 p.m. Sunday, when he texted a friend saying that…
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Severe weather hampers search for Colorado Springs hiker missing in Rocky Mountain National Park
The National Park Service says strong winds and whiteout conditions have prevented search efforts Tuesday for missing 23-year-old Colorado Springs hiker Lucas Macaj, who went missing Sunday on Longs Peak. The Parks Service said that rescue teams were unable to reach parts of the summit trail, including the Loft area and the Keyhole Route. Search…
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Search underway for Colorado Springs man missing in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park rangers started the search Monday for a 23-year-old Colorado Springs man who went missing on Longs Peak on Sunday. The National Park Service said Lucas Macaj was reported overdue late Sunday night after setting out to summit the 14,259-foot mountain. His car was later found at the Longs Peak trailhead parking…