Update: A body was found in Rowher Flats Saturday evening, according to Shirley Miller, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station public information officer.
The identification of the body has not yet been confirmed.
Miller said the body was found at about 4:30 p.m. with the help of a search and rescue team and the air bureau.
“It looked like a rollover accident,” Miller said. “CHP will be investigating it.”
Dozens were searching for the Saugus man who went missing in Rowher Flats earlier this week.
According to Fire Prevention Officer Tom Guzman, a truck and trailer belonging to 61-year-old Michael Skelton was seen in a parking lot in Rowher Flats last Sunday.
Skelton’s friends say they have not heard from him.
“If he was planning on being gone long he wouldn’t have left his keys in the truck,” said Jared Yochim, a friend of Skeltons.
Skelton also left his diabetic medication on the front seat of his grey Ford F-250.
No missing persons report was filed because Skelton is reportedly estranged from his family.
In addition to Los Angels County Fire Department and the U.S. Forestry Service Search and Rescue, there are dozens of good samaritans searching for Skelton.
Yochim posted on Facebook about his missing friend and it was shared hundreds of times.
“Through Facebook we have 30 people who showed up to search for him,” said Yochim.
Skelton was reportedly driving a side-by-side Polaris Ranger and may have a dog with him.
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Any updates?
His body was found.
So sad. Thank you for the update.
Yochim does not know the missing person, as reported, he is a Good Samaritan who is helping to locate him. He went above and beyond , doing research to figure this out. Did you read his fb posts? Typical misrepresentation of facts by the media…
Rip
Very sad situation.
Praying for him and his loved ones. Condolences
Sorry to hear this! We went out this morning looking for him. RIP.
Omg so sorry to hear that! Rip
Not the outcome everyone was hoping for.
Evelyn Lozano Alex Woodcox
Aww man
So sad ?
Oh no :(
Condolences
Thoughts and prayers are with the community. The way the community pulled together was heart warming.
Deputies found him, or a group of locals. I heard it was the latter. Regardless, rip.
Rody Jarve check it out.
Maybe the sheriffs should have went and looked for him when my friend called two weeks ago about this. So sad :(
So that truck was up their for 2 weeks without anyone but your friend calling???
It was in a no over night parking, right? Wonder how long it would of have been if the citizen didn’t question it…
Really, 2 weeks?
Thought I read it was seen since Tuesday?
Just since Tuesday!!
Megan does anyone know if his dog was with him at the time OR has the dog been left at his home with no food or water. I hope who ever know’s him goes to check to see if the dog is home if so he will be needing help… or do we need to get people out to the flats to look for his dog
Condolences for the family , I usually ride over here
Kevin Peare this is why I hate when you wanna go riding alone! RIP to this man and prayers to his family!
Sad news! Not the outcome we were hoping for!! Glad everyone came together to search for him. Prayers sent!
Mario Rodriguez
When are they going to close that place? How many people have to die there?
Remind me why they should close an off-road location?? It is dangerous of course, but for those of us who enjoy this sport, we know the risks.. When are they going to close freeways??? People have accidents and die DAILY!!! When are they going to close Castaic lake?? People swim and drown, or have boating accidents regularly!! Yes it is about as ludicrous as your comment!!!
Bonnie apparently doesn’t get out much?
Off-roading is a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
Like virtually anything else occasionally bad things happen.
Should we shut down Disneyland (people die there)? Should we ban cars (lots of people die in those)?
Get a grip…. People need to help accountable for themselves. End of story.
When are stupid people going to stop being stupid? Don’t go there and you won’t die..for the rest of us who love rohwer flats please enjoy
Can’t fix stupid !
Shut up Bonnie.
So sad, that’s why you always tell somebody where you are going, and why you never let your kids leave riding by themselves, when you are camping!RIP!
So sad
Thank you to all the volunteers from FB that went out and found him
I love how the sheriff’s are lying and taking credit for looking for and finding him. Despicable.
Damn. This is so sad. Rip
Such a sad ending… RIP…
Some of these comments are so sad…smh
Such a sad ending…….May he Rest In Peace
R.I.P.
Carlos Vargas
Thank you to Jared Yochim for noticing something wasn’t right! You can only play the hand you’re dealt. And thank you for all the extra effort!
What a sad way to die, but has anyone seen the dog?
The dog?
The posting said he may of had a dog with him
Going out doing something you love isn’t a bad thing at all. It’s sad for the family and friends, but I can think of a thousand other ways to go that are worse than dying while doing something you enjoy.
I agree 100% Jeff. We all have to go sometime one might as well go doing what they love whatever it may be.
Jeri Nelson
Suicide?
Jorge Ravelo
Christine Caper :(
Claudia Peñuela-Duryea
Really a sad deal on so many levels. I’m proud of this community. I’m also happy he was found. Thankful for the volunteers that found him. I hope this reinforces what all offroaders already know…don’t go riding alone.
This is very sad to hear, we’re a small community and it’s very hard to see such tragedy especially during the holidays. May he rest in peace.
Michael Skeleton was a loner and it was not strange that he’d be gone for lengths of time. He was a kind friendly man in the neighborhood and I’ve lived here for over 15 years now. Offloading is a fun family sport. And a favorite pass time for most of this Valley. Don’t let one man’s accident and tragedy be a reson to squabble over do’s and don’t’s. Have a happy and healthy New Year everyone.
Tiffani Titi Crystal
So sad poor guy
love him with all my heart
thank all of you guys who went out and look for him
That’s Shirley Shirley ?
Thank you to all of you who helped in finding my brother. It was a sad end to a very long road… He took his final ride. He loved his rhino and the out doors. His dog was not with him,and has found a good home. Michael I love you.. RIP brother. Sandra Skelton Montgomery.
Kevin and I are so sorry for your loss Sandy.
Sandy I am so sorry to hear about Mike. My love and condolences to you and your family. May he rest peacefully in a happier place. Hugs to everyone.
So sorry to hear this sad news. I’m thinking of you and your family.