All articles tagged with #rocky mountain national park
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
A 23-year-old man, Blake Kieckhafer, went missing after being dropped off by a ride share in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, and is currently the subject of a search by park rangers. He was last seen in the Upper Beaver Meadows area last Thursday evening, and authorities are seeking public assistance with information.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boulder Daily Camera
Crews are preparing for a concentrated ground search effort to find Chad Pallansch, a Fort Collins man who went missing in Rocky Mountain National Park on Sept. 28. Helicopter flights have been conducted to analyze the landscape and identify suitable landing zones for search teams. A closure is in effect to limit scent distractions and aid the effectiveness of dog teams. Anyone with information can contact the tip line or submit tips online.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A 21-year-old woman from Colorado died after falling approximately 300 feet while climbing in the Flying Dutchman couloir at Rocky Mountain National Park. This marks the fourth fatality at the park this year. The woman's companion, a 25-year-old man from Texas, was critically injured and airlifted to a nearby hospital. The park officials are investigating the incident and plan to recover the woman's body on Monday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A 51-year-old man from Louisiana was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead on a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Hikers discovered him and alerted park rangers, who attempted CPR before he was declared deceased. The incident is under investigation, and the cause of death will be determined by the coroner. The park was assisted by local authorities and medical services. The weather in the area was relatively mild at the time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A 26-year-old woman died after falling 500 feet while free-solo climbing at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. She lost her grip while climbing with a 27-year-old man. This incident marks the second death at the park in a week. The surviving climber was rescued by an Air National Guard helicopter, and the woman's body was recovered by search and rescue teams. Free-solo climbing is when a climber does not use protective gear.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A 26-year-old woman from Boulder, Colorado, died while free-solo climbing Blitzen Ridge on Ypsilon Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park. Free-soloing is a dangerous technique where climbers ascend without ropes or safety equipment. The woman fell approximately 500 feet, and her climbing partner called park rangers for help. The partner was rescued by the Colorado Air National Guard, while a search and rescue team prepared for the recovery of the woman's body. This is the second reported death in the park this month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
A 26-year-old woman from Boulder, Colorado, fell approximately 500 feet to her death while free-solo climbing on Ypsilon Mountain's eastern side in Rocky Mountain National Park. Despite efforts from her climbing partner and park rangers, she could not be saved. The Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team recovered her body with the assistance of a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter. The victim's identity has not been released.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Colorado Sun
A 26-year-old woman from Boulder died after falling 500 feet during a free-solo climb on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park. Her climbing partner called for help, and he was rescued by a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter. In a separate incident, a 22-year-old climber fell 100 feet while free-soloing the Direct East Face route on the First Flatiron in Boulder and was seriously injured. They were rescued by paramedics and taken to a hospital.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPRI.com
A 25-year-old man from Rhode Island died after falling and being submerged at West Creek Falls in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. The man's body was recovered, and the cause of death will be determined by the Larimer County Coroner. The National Park Service warned visitors about the dangers of cold and swift waters during this time of year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Denver 7 Colorado News
A 25-year-old visitor from Providence, Rhode Island, died in Rocky Mountain National Park after falling into the water near West Creek Falls and being pulled under. The circumstances of the incident are unknown, and the man's identity has not been released. All waterways in the park are running fast, deep, and cold, and visitors are advised to avoid approaching the slippery banks.