A man was recently injured while exploring an abandoned factory in Colorado, an incident that serves as a reminder of how dangerous it can be to participate in this type of activity.
What Happened at the Abandoned Colorado Factory?
The incident took place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the building that once housed the Great Western Sugar Company’s factory near Longmont, Colorado.
Law enforcement received a call from a 23-year-old man, whose identity has yet to be released to the public, just after 11 p.m. The man, who was exploring the abandoned sugar factory, told first responders that he had fallen “a significant distance” and was injured.
The significant distance turned out to have been roughly two stories, and the man was rescued after the arrival of members of the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the Longmont Police Department, Mountain View Fire Rescue, and Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, arrived on the scene and discovered the injured man’s whereabouts using a drone.
Exploring Abandoned Places in Colorado is Highly Discouraged
This incident serves as a perfect example of why it is highly discouraged to explore abandoned properties like the old sugar factory near Longmont…