Veterinarian Shelley Ekstrom Found Dead After ATV Crash in Colorado

Ekstrom's body was recovered in rugged terrain two days after she went missing during an ATV ride in Pike-San Isabel National Forest.

Shelley Ekstrom, a 60-year-old veterinarian from Conifer, Colorado, was identified as the victim of a fatal ATV crash.
Ekstrom and a neighbor embarked on an ATV ride on October 1; her neighbor was found the next day and treated for injuries.
Her body was discovered on October 3 in difficult-to-access terrain near the Park and Teller County line.
The cause of death was determined to be an ATV crash, marking the second ATV fatality in Park County in two months.
Ekstrom was a beloved veterinarian at Indian Tree Animal Hospital in Arvada, remembered for her compassion and dedication.