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steveA
Trad climber
bedford,massachusetts
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Oct 27, 2012 - 12:40pm PT
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So sorry to hear this news.
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N0_ONE
Social climber
Utah
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 27, 2012 - 01:33pm PT
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Thanks everyone. He will be missed. He was a really good guy, many hearts are sad today for this loss.
His name and the details of the investigation will be available soon I'm sure.
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Ascanio Pignatelli
Mountain climber
CA
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Oct 27, 2012 - 02:04pm PT
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DEVASTATING NEWS.....RIP my brother. You will be sorely missed. Your contribution to all of us was immeasurable. Thanks for all the good times and great memories. I will never forget you. May your kindness and graciousness live on in all of us......
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Double D
climber
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Oct 27, 2012 - 02:44pm PT
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Sorry for your loss and my condolences to all family and friends.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Oct 27, 2012 - 02:52pm PT
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Very sad. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Oct 27, 2012 - 03:43pm PT
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Was hoping for a better outcome. Condolences to family, friends and partners.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Oct 27, 2012 - 03:50pm PT
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Wow. So sad to read this.
Many positive thoughts being beamed out to the grieving.
Brandon
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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Oct 27, 2012 - 06:38pm PT
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Very sad to hear of this news. Condolences to family and friends.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 27, 2012 - 06:44pm PT
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So sorry. RIP
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Conrad
climber
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Oct 27, 2012 - 07:30pm PT
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With empathy to his family and loved ones. Gravity is a bear and it will always win.
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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Oct 27, 2012 - 08:57pm PT
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:-( Good thoughts going to family and friends.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:10pm PT
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Been thinking about this again, and the fact that only weeks ago the Santa Clara flood took everything of his makes it yet more poignant and sad.
That dike was a foolish idea to begin with and I hope the victims are compensated.
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:14pm PT
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Little more info here:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565458/Santa-Clara-man-falls-to-his-death-in-Zion-National-Park.html
A 49-year-old Santa Clara man died Friday afternoon from injuries sustained in a 40-foot fall along the Northeast Buttress route, which is below Angels Landing.
ZION NATIONAL PARK — A 49-year-old Santa Clara man died Friday afternoon from injuries sustained in a 40-foot fall along the Northeast Buttress route, which is below Angels Landing.
Park officials identified the man as Lyle Dale Hurd III. According to national park officials, Hurd was hiking with three other men when he fell. The accident is under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the National Park Service.
Hurd's hiking partner witnessed the fall and called for emergency assistance. Twenty members of the Zion Search and Rescue Team assisted with the initial response and to recover Hurd's body once it was determined he had not survived the fall.
Hurd's death was the second fatal accident in the park during 2012 and the seventh climbing fatality since 1983.
Another article:
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/55161654-78/hurd-park-national-route.html.csp
A climber fell and died Friday in Zion National Park.
Lyle Dale Hurd III, 49, of Santa Clara, died at scene.
According to a press release from the National Park Service, Hurd was among four people climbing the Northeast Buttress route, a climbing route below Angels Landing.
Hurd and a partner were following the other pair up the route. Hurd fell more than 40 feet onto a ledge, pulling his top piece of protection out, the Park Service reported. His partner called 911 and provided medical care to Hurd.
Search and rescue personnel worked through the night to remove the body and investigate the fall.
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WBraun
climber
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:17pm PT
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The guy was hiking and fell according to the above post.
How does that become a climbing fatality?
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:27pm PT
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My condolences to his family and friends.
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little Z
Trad climber
un cafetal en Naranjo
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:41pm PT
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Very sad news. Wishing strength for greiving friends and relatives.
Thanks Crimp for the first details. Still seems too soon to start analyzing.
Toker, where are you getting your info from? You seem to be plugged into some other source. How did you know he was affected by the recent flooding? Obviously your local, and so more directly connected, but anything you can share?
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:50pm PT
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:51pm PT
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Just plain sad. Thinking of his family and friends tonight.
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
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Oct 27, 2012 - 10:58pm PT
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Werner queried The guy was hiking and fell according to the above post.
How does that become a climbing fatality?
Some places it is customary to characterize climbers as hikers. I know in Prescott this was often done to reduce the potential for sensationalizing the accident. It may not be totally honest but it is often seen as a favor to the climbing community.
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