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Hunter found dead near Rocky Mountain House

A Springbank hunter has been found dead after deciding to wait out a snowstorm on Sunday.

A Springbank hunter has been found dead after deciding to wait out a snowstorm on Sunday.

Robert Allin Folinsbee, 69, was found at the base of Mount Abraham, about 125 km west of Rocky Mountain House, around 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday.

Rocky Mountain House RCMP say two men went hunting in the mountainous area on Saturday. The two men became separated and used radios to communicate until Sunday.

Folinsbee wanted to wait out the extreme snowfall that was forecast for the area. His friend made it out of the area.

Friends and family lost radio contact with Folinsbee on Monday. They were unable to find him so police were contacted to help.

Police say both men were experienced and had the correct equipment for the terrain.