Tragic Deaths on Mount St. Helens: Remembering the Climbers
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Experienced climber Roscoe "Rocky" Shorey was found dead within the crater of Mount St. Helens after a fall triggered by a snow cornice avalanche. The 42-year-old from Washougal, Washington, had successfully summited the mountain 28 times before the fatal accident. Shorey, known for his adventurous spirit, was a private guide and employed at a skydiving company. His body was recovered by a Volcano Rescue Team, and friends held a memorial summit in his honor.
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- Experienced climber found dead in Mount St. Helens volcano crater 1,200 feet below summit CBS News
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