Possible anchoring failure leaves 3 climbers dead in Washington state
- On May 11, 2025, three climbers from Renton lost their lives after a fall while climbing in the vicinity of North Early Winters Spire in central Washington.
- The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. When four climbers fell while descending a steep gully, with anchor failure presumed as the cause.
- One climber escaped, called for help, and rescue teams from Okanogan County and Snohomish County assisted in recovery efforts in difficult terrain.
- The deceased climbers were ages 36, 47, and 63, and the sheriff's office expressed gratitude to volunteers and offered condolences to families.
- Authorities continue investigating the incident, and the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office acknowledged ongoing efforts to determine the exact cause.
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Three rock climbers plunge to their death after falling 400ft down ravine as one fights for life - The Mirror
The three rock climbers - aged 36, 47 and 63 - were found dead after they plunged down the side of a mountain while rappelling - a fourth member managed to survive with "traumatic" injuries
3 Dead, 1 Survivor Left with a 'Traumatic' Injury After Fall While Rock Climbing
A group of four climbers suffered a fall reportedly due to 'an anchor failure' while descending a steep gully in the North Early Winters Spire area of North Cascades National Park at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release on Facebook. Three of the climbers died at the scene while the fourth survived.
3 climbers die after falling in North Cascades in Washington state - West Hawaii Today
Three rock climbers were killed over the weekend and another was seriously injured when they fell nearly 200 feet while descending a steep gully in the North Cascades mountains in Washington state, authorities said.
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