DENVER (KDVR) — Two elk hunters who were reported as missing in the San Juan National Forest Wilderness Area on Saturday were found dead, the aunt of one of the hunters told FOX31 on Thursday afternoon.

Conejos County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the Rio De Los Pinos Trailhead after two men, Andrew Porter, 25, from Asheville, North Carolina and Ian Stasko, 25, from Salt Lake City, didn't meet up at a location during a predetermined time while hunting.

The deputies could not find the men, but discovered their car with their camping gear and backpacks still in the vehicle, the sheriff's office said.

Search and rescue teams set out immediately.

Deputies were concerned due to heavy rain and bad weather. This resulted in a “massive search” with helicopters, multi-county and state

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