ASPEN — The task of disposing the dead, frozen cows found in a cabin near Conundrum Hot Springs south of Aspen begins on Thursday.

The cows were discovered in the cabin in March by two Air Force Academy cadets.

Because they’re on land considered “wilderness,” it’s illegal to use any motorized equipment to remove them.

This week, the U.S. Forest Service decided it’s best to cut them up with hand saws and scatter the remains to let nature take its course.

The Forest Service says the work will last through Friday.

Rangers are asking the public to stay off Conundrum Trail for a month as the cow parts will still be in the area.

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