The report says he has been missing for a week near Taos, NM: http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/21/politics/ ... index.html

They found his body but I find it odd that they couldn't find him right away, he was only 1.7 miles in right off the trail.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/22/politics/white-house-chef-missing-found-dead/index.html

Autopsy revealed drowning. He must have slipped while crossing a stream. There was a similar tragedy in the Adirondacks resulting in loss of life a few weeks back.

http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/24/politics/ ... index.html

I'm so sorry to hear that.
It reminds that we must pay attention to safety.
Safety is more important!