Michael Wayne
Michael Wayne was the most recent man to die chasing Forrest’s treasure chest. The Colorado resident, along with his 65-year-old companion, Steve Inlow, was found on March 21, 2020. Steve made a full recovery at the hospital, but sadly, there was nothing rescuers could do to save Michael. He passed away before S&R officers could locate them.
A snowmobile rental service alerted authorities when the pair didn’t show up on their scheduled return date. Rescuers were instantly dispatched to the Deer Trail, and they were discovered just five miles away from the Dinosaur National monument. He was 53 years old at the time of his death.