Overview

• A woodsman located human remains in a hard‑to‑reach valley near the Horto area after following a stream with an unusual taste, finding the body face down below a large rock.
• A bag and a credit card bearing Denis Kopanev’s name were collected at the scene alongside clothing consistent with what he wore when last seen.
• Police will seek formal identification through skull X‑ray superimposition using an image provided by the family, with further examination at the medical examiner’s office.
• Data from a health‑tracking ring showed continuous movement until about 10:30 p.m. on June 9, followed by an abrupt stop and a drop in body temperature, which police say aligns with a sudden accident or hypothermia.
• Investigators report no signs of foul play and are focusing on a fall or disorientation during a night hike after Kopanev left his lodging and canceled a ride request.