UPDATE | Oct. 12 — The sheriff's office said they believe the male is possibly of South or Central American descent and in his 40s or 50s. He was about 5 feet, 2 inches tall and 120 to 130 pounds. He had black and gray hair with a receding hairline. The man had two silver or metallic-colored upper teeth. The sheriff's office said he may have died between two weeks and two months ago. Contact Detective Matt Sanders at 970-423-8919 or dispatch at 970-668-8600 with any information.
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SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. — The Summit County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a hiker discovered human remains near Officer's Gulch.
In a release, the sheriff's office said the hiker discovered "the decomposed body of a male of unknown descent" on Friday afternoon.
The remains were taken to the Summit County Coroner's Office. The coroner will determine the person's cause and manner of death.
The sheriff's office said there is no "elevated risk" to public safety at this time. An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Matt Sanders at 970-423-8919 or by email at matt.sanders@summitcountyco.gov.