Nearly nine inches of snow that fell in northern Colorado last week prevented rescue teams from reaching a 57-year-old Illinois man who became separated from his hunting group.
The man survived two wintry nights in the Rawah Wilderness before he was found.
The hunting group called authorities Monday evening to report their friend was missing, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The group had last texted with the man three hours earlier before they walked out to the trailhead to place their 9-1-1 call.
They reported the lost hunter was well-equipped with warm clothing, a sleeping bag, and water. He also had military experience…