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accidentsoutdoor-recreation2 years ago

Tragic Deaths: Hikers and Woman Fall to Their Deaths in North Carolina

A hiker, Nancy Sampson, tragically died after falling off a waterfall overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Rescuers found her body about 150ft below the cliff and confirmed her death. The circumstances surrounding the fall are unknown. Sampson's husband described her as having a huge heart and a glowing smile. This incident adds to a series of recent hiking-related deaths worldwide, including falls, extreme heat, and other accidents.

via The Guardian US|
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accidentsoutdoor-recreation2 years ago

Tragic Climbing Accident Claims Man's Life at Officers Gulch

A 29-year-old climber was found dead at the base of a cliff known as Officers Wall near Copper Mountain in Colorado. The climber's friend reported him missing after he failed to return from the climb. The search was initially paused due to safety concerns but resumed the next morning with the help of 19 members from the Summit County Rescue Group. The climber's family provided his last known phone location and a video, which aided in locating his body. The Summit County Sheriff's Office conducted an accident investigation, and further information will be released by the coroner's office.

via FOX 31 Denver|
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accidentsoutdoor-recreation2 years ago

Tragic Climbing Accident Claims Life of Colorado Woman in Rocky Mountain National Park

A 26-year-old Colorado woman died while free-solo climbing the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge at Rocky Mountain National Park. Her 27-year-old male climbing partner notified park rangers of her fall, and he was later rescued uninjured. The woman's body was recovered, and the cause of death will be determined by the Larimer County Medical Examiner's Office. This is the second death at the park this month.

via NBC News|
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accidentsoutdoor-recreation2 years ago

Tragic Death of Colorado Woman in Rocky Mountain National Park

A 26-year-old woman from Boulder, Colorado, died after falling 500 feet while free-solo climbing at Rocky Mountain National Park. Her hiking partner, who was unharmed, called park rangers for help. The woman's body was recovered by the search and rescue team and transported to the coroner's office. This is the second death at the park in a week, prompting officials to remind visitors to be cautious around waterways and in extreme weather conditions.

via ABC News|
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accidentsoutdoor-recreation2 years ago

Tragic Death: Woman Free Solo Climber Falls 500 Feet in Rocky Mountain National Park

A 26-year-old woman died after falling approximately 500 feet while free solo climbing at Rocky Mountain National Park. Her climbing partner, a 27-year-old man, called park rangers for help. The man was safely rescued via a hoist operation by a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter. The woman's body was recovered the next day, and her cause of death will be determined by the Larimer County Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office. This is the second death in the park this year.

via USA TODAY|
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