Overview
- Deputies reported the discovery Sunday afternoon in a densely wooded section of the designated search zone.
- Search teams had focused on the Ice Cream Grade and Moore Ranch Road area near Bonny Doon, where the 73-year-old was last seen.
- The Santa Cruz County Sheriff-Coroner has not determined the person's identity and will release updates when available.
- Burke was reported missing on Nov. 18 after being seen near the Felton Quarry toward Empire Grade Road and later reported near Moore Ranch Road.
- Authorities thanked nearly 100 participants and assisting agencies for sustained efforts, noting contributions from specialized search dogs and Civil Air Patrol resources.