Sad. A fall at the popular and strenuous hike north of Cold Spring. The article is not clear as to the circumstances. I will post if and when I get further information. Below the article is a picture I took two years ago on my way up. The terrain is rugged and on weekends very crowded.
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Man Dies in Fall at Breakneck (Updated)
Hiker found at bottom of cliff near tunnel
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According to the state parks office, the body of Jason M. Kindopp, 48, was recovered from difficult terrain near the Route 9D tunnel on Monday, July 17. After state park police, forest rangers and emergency response teams developed a plan, officers rappelled about 30 feet down a cliff to reach the body, which was entangled in thick brush and trees.
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Posts by family friends on Facebook said that Kindopp, a member of the Class of 1987 at Parkview Adventist Academy in Lacombe, Alberta, had gone hiking last week but never returned. His body was spotted several days later by another hiker. The family was notified of his death on July 18.
Yes it’s strenuous, but a fatal fall – shouldn’t happen.
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