Three climbers tragically lost their lives in North Cascades National Park after an anchor failed while they were rappelling down a steep gully. The incident occurred on Sunday, involving a group of four climbers from Renton, Washington. A fourth climber was able to escape and alert authorities. The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office confirmed the ages of the deceased were 36, 47, and 63. Rescuers, including the Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team, assisted in recovery efforts, while the investigation into the accident remains ongoing.
Three climbers from Renton, Washington died in a tragic accident in North Cascades National Park after an anchor failure during their descent.
The fourth climber managed to self-extricate and contact law enforcement, revealing the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the climbing accident.
Investigators noted that the tragic incident was exacerbated by a crucial anchor failure while the climbers were rappelling down steep terrain.
The sheriff's office has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and gratitude towards the search and rescue volunteers for their efforts.
Collection
[
|
...
]