Overview
- Witnesses called 911 around 9:45 a.m. Sunday to report the fall.
- The incident occurred near Devil’s Kitchen, a steep headwall close to the summit of Oregon’s highest peak.
- Portland Mountain Rescue and American Medical Response’s Reach and Treat Team responded to the scene.
- Rescuers located the climber deceased and began recovery operations, according to the sheriff’s office.
- Deputies said no additional information was available as the situation remained under limited public disclosure.