Michael O'Flaherty
2024-12-19
On December 19, Colorado's Gilpin County Sheriff's Office announced that a search for a missing elderly male named Mike O'Flaherty was underway, with search and rescue teams finding Mike's body later that day.
According to the initial report, Mike, in his late-60s, was believed to have wandered away from his home in the area of Emory Road and South Beaver Creek Road, which is near the town of Pinecliffe. Authorities were concerned that Mike may have been confused and that he likely wasn't wearing appropriate winter weather gear.
With the help of Alpine Rescue Team, Mike's body was found hours later, according to CBS News. Additional details related to exactly where Mike was found and his cause of death were not released.
Condolences go out to those impacted by Mike's death.
According to the initial report, Mike, in his late-60s, was believed to have wandered away from his home in the area of Emory Road and South Beaver Creek Road, which is near the town of Pinecliffe. Authorities were concerned that Mike may have been confused and that he likely wasn't wearing appropriate winter weather gear.
With the help of Alpine Rescue Team, Mike's body was found hours later, according to CBS News. Additional details related to exactly where Mike was found and his cause of death were not released.
Condolences go out to those impacted by Mike's death.