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An old American couple who refused to evacuate because they would remain in their beloved house even in the midst of a large forest fire were eventually found dead.



Sheriff Brett Schrotlin of Grand County, Colorado, USA, said on the 23rd (local time) that he had found the body of an old couple in a house outside the village of Grand Lake, CNN reported on the 24th.



The victims were Lyle Hilderman (86) and his wife, Marylin (84), who were ordered to evacuate, but were left behind saying that they did not want to leave the house where they lived with their family for many years.



According to the bereaved family, several friends offered to help them evacuate, but the couple refused.



The bereaved side said in a statement, "Their only hope was to be with them in the house they loved."



The young married couple began their honeymoon in the area in 1952, and a few years later they bought a home near Rocky Mountain National Park.



The bereaved side said, "The house became a lifelong mission to create a'heaven on earth' to attract the hearts of family, friends, and strangers who soon became friends."



The couple called their son Glen the evening of the 21st and said, "It's happened."



There was fire in the fields, barns, and even neighboring houses.



However, the bereaved family said that the couple were calm and firm and said they would not leave.



The bereaved family said that these couples "leave a legacy of the diligence and determination to overcome that all Grand County residents need."



Colorado Governor Jared Police wrote on Twitter that "I'm very sad," saying "My heart is with Lyle and Marylin Hilderman's family and friends."



The forest fire that burned down the couple's house was the'East Trouble Island Fire', which started on the 14th and burned 188,000 acres (about 762㎢) wider than the total area of ​​Seoul (about 605㎢).



However, the evolution rate is only 4%.



The East Trouble Island fire is one of several large wildfires that are devouring Colorado.



The Cameron Peak Wildfire, which has been expanded to the largest wildfire in the state's history, has been extinguished by 60% after burning 207,000 acres (approximately 840 km2).