Body of missing Colorado Springs man found on Mills Glacier

Rocky Mountain National Park officials say the body of a man reported missing from Colorado Springs has been found.

The body of Lucas Macaj, 23, was found on Mills Glacier near the base of Lamb’s Slide, authorities said. Officials believe Macaj suffered a significant fall as rangers completed an on-scene investigation and recovery efforts. His body was airlifted to an RMNP landing zone and transferred to the Boulder County Coroner’s Office.

Macaj was reported missing Sunday evening after attempting to summit Longs Peak earlier in the day. He left the Longs Peak trailhead early Sunday to reach the summit of Longs Peak via the Keyhole Road. Macaj was last heard from around 1 p.m. Sunday, according to authorities.

He sent the text early Sunday afternoon, then stormy weather arrived. People became concerned for his safety on Sunday evening and the search began on Monday.

The Boulder County Coroner’s Office will release the cause of death.