Investigation ongoing for fatal climbing incident in Idaho Springs.
A tragic climbing accident occurred in Idaho Springs on Saturday, resulting in one fatality. The incident prompted a coordinated response from emergency services, including the Idaho Springs Police Department, Clear Creek Fire Authority, Clear Creek EMS, Alpine Rescue Team, and a Flight for Life helicopter. According to reports, the accident took place on the 400 block of Highway 103, designated as "private property" by the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office. By late afternoon, personnel were engaged in a challenging "high-angle operation" to rescue the individual from the mountainside. Regrettably, it was later confirmed that the person had passed away following the fall. The Idaho Springs authorities expressed their condolences to those impacted and the victim's loved ones, while emphasizing an ongoing investigation into the details surrounding the tragedy.
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