The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said it received a report at 9:18 p.m. Thursday that a ranger was missing after strong winds struck Horsetooth Reservoir.
The ranger’s boat was found on the water, but Unitt, who was on boat patrol, could not be found, which prompted a massive search that included boats, drones, divers and a helicopter.
Unitt’s body was recovered from the water about 3:30 a.m., according to a sheriff's office release Friday morning.
We are blown away by the love and support you all have shown Brendan. I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, shared the fundraiser, and shared your memories of Brendan. Thanks to all of you, Brendan got the funeral that he deserved. We appreciate all the condolences and the family would like to offer their condolences to everyone who knew him as well. I’m going to be closing the fundraiser at this time, but please know that your donations have helped his family tremendously.
We are blown away by the love and support you all have shown Brendan. I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, shared the fundraiser, and shared your memories of Brendan. Thanks to all of you, Brendan got the funeral that he deserved. We appreciate all the condolences and the family would like to offer their condolences to everyone who knew him as well. I’m going to be closing the fundraiser at this time, but please know that your donations have helped his family tremendously.
Brendan, you were a very special part of our family ....We will miss you dearly here on this earth, and will rejoice with you in heaven...with hugs and tons of love ...
Denise Zehrbach
Mikayla Ness
Kiley Schwindt
