1 dead after 150-foot fall from steep rock face in Jefferson County
Crews gather for a recovery effort after one person died after falling about 150 feet near Conifer on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Provided by the Elk Creek Fire Department
One person is dead after falling about 150 feet Thursday from a steep rock face in Jefferson County.
The Elk Creek Fire Department, a volunteer fire protection district serving Conifer and Pine Junction, responded to the incident near Eagle Gate and Pine Valley Road, southwest of Conifer.
One person died after falling about 150 feet near Conifer on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Provided by the Elk Creek Fire Department
One person died after falling about 150 feet near Conifer on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
“Our crews carried out a difficult high angle rope recovery operation with the support of Conifer Fire, Alpine Rescue Team, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office,” Elk Creek Fire officials said in a Facebook post. “We are deeply grateful for their assistance in such challenging conditions.”
The identity of the adult who died in the fall was not immediately released.
Crews work on a technical recovery after one person died after falling about 150 feet near Conifer on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Provided by the Elk Creek Fire Department
Crews work on a technical recovery after one person died after falling about 150 feet near Conifer on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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