MONTROSE – Jeffrey M. Young, 68, of San Lorenzo, N.M. collapsed and died in the Gunnison Gorge while crossing the Gunnison River on Sunday, Aug. 5.
Young was on a fishing trip near the base of Chukar Trail when he collapsed.
According to Montrose County Coroner Dr. Thomas Canfield, the cause and manner of death are pending the results of an autopsy. There is no evidence of trauma nor felonious conduct on any person’s part.
New Mexico Man Dies in Gunnison Gorge
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