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Body of missing man found in snow in Avon, authorities investigating

Posted at 6:15 AM, Jan 21, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-21 15:31:00-05

AVON, Colo. — Authorities in Avon have identified the man found deceased in the snow late Monday night.

Shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday, the town of Avon in Eagle County announced that search teams had found a deceased male in the snow between Highway 6 and the connector bike path between the west end of the Elk Lot and Prater Road.

The man was later identified as Cole Michael Greenfield. He was previously reported missing and was last seen leaving Loaded Joe's in Avon around 9:45 p.m. Friday.

Police said there is no indication of foul play as of now.

The area was blocked off as the Avon Police Department and the Eagle County Coroner’s Office investigated.