A single-engine aircraft crashed into the north side of Dolores Peak in Colorado on Thursday, September 3, prompting a search and rescue mission. Emergency crews are being inserted via helicopters to determine if there are survivors.
Crash site and response
The crash site is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Telluride, a historic town in the southwestern part of the state. Dolores Peak is a remote, high-elevation summit in a rugged backcountry area.
According to a spokesperson from the San Miguel Sheriff's Office, search and rescue squads are being dispatched to the remote location by helicopter. Deputies from the San Miguel Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue teams, Bureau of Land Management operatives, and Telluride Fire Protection District personnel are all responding to the incident.
Survivor status unknown
It is not yet known if anyone survived the crash. The San Miguel Sheriff's Office said in a statement: "A single engine aircraft has crashed on the north side of Dolores Peak approximately 15 miles SW of Telluride. Teams are being inserted via helicopters to determine if there are survivors."
This is a breaking story, with more details expected as the search and rescue operation continues.
