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Tragic Fall: Climber Dies on New Year's Eve

1/3/2026

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Story summary

A climber died after falling hundreds of feet from Citadel Peak in Colorado on New Year's Eve Day.
He was with a 29-year-old female partner when the incident occurred.
Rescuers faced rising winds that delayed helicopter access as a Colorado National Guard Black Hawk helicopter participated in the rescue.
Ground teams recovered the man's body, with the woman stranded but safe.

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Story summary

A climber died after falling hundreds of feet from Citadel Peak in Colorado on New Year's Eve Day.
He was with a 29-year-old female partner when the incident occurred.
Rescuers faced rising winds that delayed helicopter access as a Colorado National Guard Black Hawk helicopter participated in the rescue.
Ground teams recovered the man's body, with the woman stranded but safe.