Colby Sheriff, a 34-year-old man from Pleasant Grove, Utah, was reported missing on July 28, 2022, after he was last seen near Daniels Summit Lodge in Wasatch County. His family and friends launched a desperate search for him, hoping to find him alive and well. However, their worst fears were confirmed on July 31, 2022, when his body was found about 1.5 miles away from his vehicle. What happened to Colby Sheriff and how did he die? Here is what we know so far about his tragic case.
The Disappearance of Colby Sheriff
According to the Pleasant Grove Police Department (PGPD), Colby Sheriff was last seen driving a 2017 white Chevrolet Silverado with Utah plate 3H3WF that had a tool box bed with a rack. He was possibly wearing a tan and black hat, a gray t-shirt, dark shorts, and white or gray shoes. He was described as Caucasian, standing at 6’0″, weighing 180 pounds, with a beard, brown hair, and brown eyes.
The PGPD asked for the public’s help in locating Sheriff and shared his photo and vehicle information on social media. They also urged anyone who had seen him on foot in the vicinity of Daniels Summit Lodge or Strawberry Ridge radio tower to call them. Additionally, they requested people who had game cameras in the area to look for him on them as soon as possible.
The Search for Colby Sheriff
The search for Colby Sheriff involved multiple agencies and volunteers who combed the area where he was last seen. The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) coordinated the search efforts and deployed helicopters, drones, dogs, and ground teams to look for any clues or signs of Sheriff. They also received assistance from the Bardsley Foundation, DPS Aero Bureau, National Guard Lakota Helicopter Team, and the SAR Teams from the following Sheriff’s Offices: Davis, Summit, Utah, and Wasatch.
The search was hampered by the rugged terrain, dense vegetation, and high temperatures in the area. The WCSO said that the search area was about 10 square miles and that they had covered about 80% of it by July 31, 2022. They also said that they had not found any evidence of foul play or any indication of where Sheriff might have gone.
The Discovery of Colby Sheriff’s Body
On July 31, 2022, around 8:30 p.m., the WCSO announced that they had found the body of Colby Sheriff near his vehicle. They said that he was located about 1.5 miles away from where he had parked his truck. They did not provide any details about the condition of his body or how long he had been dead.
The WCSO expressed their deep sadness and extended their condolences to the family and friends of Colby Sheriff. They also thanked all the search volunteers and agencies who had helped with the monumental effort to find and help him. They said that the State Medical Examiner’s Office would be responsible for determining the final cause of death.
The Mystery of Colby Sheriff’s Death
As of now, there is no official information about how or why Colby Sheriff died. His family and friends are left with many questions and no answers. What was he doing near Daniels Summit Lodge? Did he get lost or injured in the wilderness? Did he suffer from any medical condition or mental distress? Was there any foul play or suicide involved? These are some of the possible scenarios that could explain his death, but none of them have been confirmed or ruled out by the authorities.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for his family to help them with the funeral expenses and support his wife Jessica and their two children. The organizer wrote that Sheriff was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who touched many lives with his kindness and generosity. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and riding ATVs.
Colby Sheriff’s death is a tragic loss for his family and community. We hope that they will find some closure and peace once the cause of death is determined and released by the medical examiner. Until then, we can only offer our prayers and condolences to them in this difficult time.
