Remains of missing Chinese traveler found in Colorado

After a massive search, the Eagle County sheriff's deputies in Colorado found skeletal remains they believe belong to a 55-year-old Chinese man who disappeared in late February.

Screenshot of Eagle County Sheriff's Office's mail, saying they found skeletal remains believed to be of Chen Yunlong.

The remains were found in the Back Bowls area of Vail Mountain. Items found at the scene are consistent with those Chen Yunlong's family said where on at the time of his disappearance, according to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office. They added that "this incident is currently under investigation."

Screenshot of Eagle County Sheriff's Office's post on Facebook, saying they are launching a massive search.

Two days earlier, the sheriff's office posted on Facebook, saying "a massive search effort is being launched for the missing Chinese National Yunlong Chen who was reported missing in March of this year". The Vail Mountain Rescue Group would lead the search efforts.

"This large operation is bringing together approximately 60 professional searchers and will involve the use of UAV's (drones), search dogs and hikers on Vail Mountain and the surrounding areas. The community can expect to see activity and possibly a 'Flight For Life Colorado' helicopter assisting."

The sheriff's office said, the rescue group was hindered and limited by snow and weather during previous searches.

Chen Yunlong was last seen in the area of the Vail Transportation Center on the morning of Thursday, February 28. [Photo: Eagle County Sheriff's Office]

Chen Yunlong was last seen in the area of the Vail Transportation Center on the morning of Thursday, February 28, wearing bright orange ski pants and a bright blue jacket.

No foul play is suspected; the 55-year-old was traveling alone. At the end of his ski trip he was scheduled to fly home to China. On Thursday, March 7, Chen was reported missing.