Man Who Died Following Medical Emergency on Manitou Incline Identified

Person dies after medical rescue on the Manitou Incline

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says a person has died after reporting breathing problems while on the Manitou

Manitou Incline hiker dies after medical emergency, sheriff’s office says

A person died on the Manitou Incline on Saturday morning after experiencing breathing problems, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said.

Manitou Incline closed temporarily due to medical emergency

The Manitou Springs will likely be closed for most of Saturday due to someone having a medical emergency, according to officials.

UPDATE: One person dies on Manitou Springs Incline following medical emergency

UPDATE: SATURDAY 5/23/2026 12:50 p.m. (MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) announced that the Manitou Springs Incline has reopened following the medical response and rescue attempt for a person experiencing breathing problems. EPSO reported that despite efforts, the person died. The City of Manitou Springs Government issued the "all-clear" for [...]

Manitou Springs Incline closes due to medical emergency

(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The Manitou Springs Incline is temporarily closed as first responders help a person experiencing a medical emergency, according to an alert posted to social media by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) at around 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 23. EPSO reported that the incline is shut down until further [...]

Person dies on Manitou Incline after medical emergency

El Paso County Sheriff's Office said the person was experiencing breathing problems before they died.