A hopeful search for two missing hunters in Colorado’s Rio Grande National Forest has ended in tragedy.

Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, set out on a routine elk hunting trip but never returned.

Known as experienced and responsible outdoorsmen, their sudden disappearance puzzled loved ones and sparked a massive search.

Authorities soon located their vehicle with supplies inside, raising concern as severe weather swept through the area.

Andrew’s fiancée, who had spoken with him earlier that day, voiced fears while families clung to hope. Volunteers,

law enforcement, and rescue teams scoured the rugged terrain for nearly a week.

The heartbreaking discovery came near the Rio de Los Pinos Trailhead, where both men were found deceased.

Families were notified, and a community fundraiser confirmed the devastating news. Tributes poured in,

with relatives describing the loss as “unimaginable” and asking for prayers.

Officials reported no immediate signs explaining their deaths, and the investigation continues.

Friends and family now mourn Andrew and Ian, remembering them as kind, adventurous, and deeply loved.

Though questions remain about their final hours, their legacy endures through the bonds they shared with family,

friends, and their passion for the outdoors.