3 Renton climbers die in Okanogan County, WA
3 Renton climbers die in Okanogan County, WA
Three Renton residents are dead following a climbing accident in central Washington over the weekend.
MAZAMA, Wash. - Three Renton residents are dead following a climbing accident in central Washington over the weekend.
The accident happened about 16 miles west of Mazama in the area of North Early Winters Spire on May 11.
Search and rescue mission in Okanogan County
Timeline:
Around 11:30 a.m. at the site off State Route 20, four climbers from Renton were involved in a fall. The cause of the accident is presumed to be an anchor failure while rappelling, according to Okanogan County Sheriff's Office.
One survivor was able to get himself out and to safety to call for help. The Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Team assisted in recovering the climbers who had died.
Search and rescue mission in Okanogan County for four Renton climbers.
What they're saying:
"The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the SAR volunteers and Snohomish County for assisting in this tragic incident. Our thoughts are with the family members and friends of those involved.
Law enforcement in Okanogan County say an investigation into the cause of the accident remains ongoing.
The Source: Information for this story came from the Okanogan Sheriff's Office.
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