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Explained: 2 college students found dead after going missing during Colorado hike

Compiled Oct 29

Bodies of 2 Colorado students and aspiring outdoorsmen are recovered after they died on hiking trip · Photo: The Associated Press

Two Colorado college students, Kaden Matsuda, 19, and Jackson Donlon, 20, were found dead after going missing during a hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains.

technical climbing: Climbing that requires specialized equipment and skills beyond basic hiking.
basin: A low-lying area surrounded by higher terrain, such as mountains.
aerial searches: Search efforts conducted using aircraft like helicopters or drones.

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