A 24-year-old rock climber fell to his death in Clear Creek Canyon on Saturday, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The man was climbing near the popular Red Slab climbing area at approximately 9:39 a.m. when he fell, spokesperson Jacki Kelley said.
Clear Creek Canyon was closed for several hours as rescue crews tried to reach the man, who died at the scene. No foul play is suspected in the incident, Kelley said.
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