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Missing Hunter In Garfield County Found Alive

NEW CASTLE, Colo. (AP/CBS4) - A 65-year-old hunter missing in Garfield County was found alive on Monday.

The Garfield County sheriff's office resumed the search for him Monday with help from a Colorado Army National Guard helicopter. Members of seven search and rescue teams as well as the Division of Wildlife and the sheriff's office helped.

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The man left camp near Meadow Lake early Saturday and hadn't been seen since.

Authorities say the man is from the Silt/New Castle area but aren't releasing his name.

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