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Idaho Springs police are investigating a fatal climbing accident after a person fell from a route along a nearby state highway, according to the department.
The Idaho Springs Police Department, Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office and multiple medical and rescue teams responded at about 3:05 p.m. Saturday to the 400 block of Colorado 103 for an unspecified climbing accident, .
A Flight for Life helicopter joined rescue teams, but responders found that the climber had fallen and died from their injuries, police said.
The accident happened on private property, .
The investigation remains ongoing. The Clear Creek County Coroner’s Office will identify the climber after the family has been notified.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
