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Climber dies in Boulder County after falling 300 to 400 feet

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

A 48-year-old climber died in Eldorado Canyon State Park after falling several hundred feet Thursday afternoon.

Authorities received reports of a climber falling along the backside of the Bastille Wall in the park at approximately 2:22 p.m. Witnesses told investigators the man fell 300 to 400 feet, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.

Paramedics with the Mountain View Fire Protection District located the climber and pronounced him dead on scene. Officials said the death did not appear to be suspicious in nature.

The Boulder County Coroner’s Office later identified the climber as Thad Friday of Boulder.



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