Editor’s note: This story was updated to remove the gender of the individual pending confirmation from authorities.

Emergency officials are working on recovering the body of an individual who died near a technical area of Wichita Mountain.

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office and Summit County Rescue Group have set up an operations center near North Tenmile Creek trailhead, which is at the west end of Main Street near Frisco. Wichita Mountain is a 10,858-foot peak west of Interstate 70, near Exit 201 known for its craggy terrain.

The individual was reported missing from Frisco, according to a Facebook post by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.

“Our hearts are with the family, friends, and loved ones of the individual during this difficult time,” Summit County Sheriff’s Office officials stated in a press release. “Please utilize other areas for recreation today to give our responders the space needed to complete this work safely, with care and dignity.”

The body recovery operation is unrelated to the search for Sean Marquardt, who was reported missing from Vail in early May. Anyone with information about his whereabouts since Friday, May 9, should call the Vail dispatch number at 970-479-2201.

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