Denver man found dead at bottom of national park canyon beneath steep drop-offs

A 57-year-old Denver man, John N. Countryman, was found dead at the bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Authorities discovered his body after locating an abandoned vehicle near the park's South Rim. A drone team confirmed the presence of remains on the canyon floor following a search initiated by the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office. The cause and manner of death are currently under investigation.