Search continues for man missing in Colorado River

First responders continued their search for Thomas Russell, 61, after a June 1 rafting accident. The accident occurred in the Yarmony Rapid area of ​​the Colorado River. A 56-year-old Aurora man, Brent Boulter, died in the crash.

The Grand County Sheriff’s Office said personnel searched for Russell on Monday and conducted interviews with witnesses. They also searched an area of ​​the Yarmony Rapid on Tuesday morning. They used unmanned aerial systems during this search.

Russell was last seen wearing a blue fishing shirt and khaki shorts and was reported not to be wearing a personal flotation device, according to the sheriff’s office. A third individual in the raft made it to safety.

The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who is recreating in the Radium/Rancho Del Rio area to remain vigilant and report any sightings or additional information by calling or texting 911. The sheriff’s non-emergency dispatch number is 970-725-3311.