Body of missing Montana man found in Utah

EMERY COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) – The physique of a Montana man who had been lacking since Sunday was found Thursday morning.

The physique of Jonathan Baker, 53, of Bozeman, Montana, was found within the San Rafael Desert in Emery County close to the 5 Gap Arch space, officers say.

Baker was final heard from on April 7 when he contacted his son and informed him he was on the Moonshine Wash south of Inexperienced River in Emery County. When Baker failed to choose up his son in Salt Lake Metropolis, he was reported lacking.

Officers from the counties of Emery, Grand, Wayne, Piute, Sevier, and San Juan aided within the search for the reason that preliminary report, checking quite a few trailheads and different fashionable areas. Baker’s household and associates have been additionally looking.

Officers spoke with a number of folks recreating within the areas, none of whom had seen Baker or his automotive.

On Tuesday, Emery County Sheriff’s Workplace (ECSO) revealed a Fb publish asking for the general public’s assist. A number of tv and radio stations shared the data, which in the end led to personnel with the ability to find Mr. Baker and his truck after a person known as the ECSO reporting that he and a buddy has seen Baker’s truck round 4 p.m. on April 8.

The person reported as he and his buddy have been climbing alongside the overlook at Horseshoe Canyon, they observed a person with a pack who gave the impression to be sleeping on the slick rock.

Adversarial climate circumstances, together with very excessive winds, didn’t permit an aerial search. On Wednesday, Emery County Sheriff Greg Funk made preparations for a State Division of Public Security Helicopter to fly to the world on Thursday.

With the data obtained on Thursday, police suggested the State DPS Helicopter to test the Colonnade Arch space first. The truck was positioned in a small parking space and the physique of Baker was positioned roughly one-half mile from the truck. Foul play isn’t suspected.