Body of missing hiker found in Colorado mountains with his dog alive by his side

Rich Moore, 71, failed to return home after a plan to scale a 12,500ft peak in August with a hunter finding his remains and the dog

The body of an elderly hiker missing since August in Colorado's San Juan mountains was discovered by a hunter who also found the man's dog alive at the scene, authorities said.

Rich Moore, of Pagosa Springs, southern Colorado, and his Jack Russell terrier, Finney, failed to return from a trip to the mountains on 19 August. The 71-year-old outdoor enthusiast had planned to reach the 12,500ft summit of Blackhead Peak, about 20 miles from his hometown, according to family members.