21-year-old Northstar skier who attended San Jose State found dead, sheriff says

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TRUCKEE, Calif. - A 21-year-old skier reported missing was found dead at Northstar ski resort in Truckee – the third death at this same resorts this month, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said Thursday. 

Sheriff officials identified the skier as Colin Kang, of Fremont.  The sheriff's office did not say how he died. About 15 skiers from the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team found his body, although the sheriff didn't say where, including whether he had been off trail or not. 

Authorities received a report of a possible missing person around 11 p.m. on Wednesday. They later discovered Kang's car in a parking lot at Northstar California Resort. 

According to Kang’s LinkedIn profile, he attended SJSU and worked as a ski instructor at Palisades Tahoe.

San Jose State University Ski & Snowboard Club wrote on Instagram that Kang went skiing at the resort around noon Tuesday and did not return to his car.

"The University is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of one of our recent graduates," SJSU said in a statement. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the graduate’s family, friends, classmates, and all who knew and cared for him. "We ask that everyone keep the family and loved ones in their thoughts during this difficult time."

The university added that it is encouraging anyone who may be struggling with this news to seek support through available campus resources. 

Colin Kang Photo: SSJSU Ski and Snowboard 

3 deaths at Northstar this month

The backstory:

Kang's death is the third at Northstar this month. 

Earlier this week, a 53-year-old Hillsborough man, Stuart McLaughlin, died in a skiing accident at the resort. 

On Feb. 11, a 26-year-old Los Angeles man died at the resort.