The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office released further details on the fatal ice climbing accident in Duchesne County over the weekend. Three climbers were attempting to climb Raven Falls near Indian Canyon on Sunday when a massive ice column fell. The Sheriff’s Office shared on Tuesday that “one climber pushed their fellow female climber, age 21, out of the way, which probably saved her life. This female was able to climb down the terrain and drive to Duchesne City to contact 911 for help. A 34-year-old male climber fell approximately 40 feet when the ice column fractured upon impact. The male climber was able to be hoisted off the mountain by helicopter and Life Flighted to the Wasatch Front with serious injuries. His condition is unknown at this time. Unfortunately, the climber that pushed her fellow climber out of the way of the falling ice was trapped underneath two huge blocks of ice and did not survive.” Duchesne County Search and Rescue was assisted by Wasatch County Search and Rescue, Life Flight, Utah High-Angle team, EMS, Duchesne City Volunteer Fire Department, and volunteer ice climbers. Evans Family Media joins many others in offering condolences to those mourning the loss of such a brave selfless person.
Photo credit Duchesne County Sherriff
