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Climber Dies After Fall at Devil's Doorway in Devil's Lake State Park

A difficult rope rescue on steep, unofficial terrain underscores safety risks for visitors at the popular park.

Overview

  • Local fire and EMS crews responded to reports of a fall at Devil's Doorway and located a deceased climber beneath the rock formation.
  • Rescue teams used rope-rescue techniques to reach the scene via an unofficial access route, and crews remained on site for several hours during the recovery.
  • Authorities have not released the victim’s identity or detailed circumstances of the fall while the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources leads the investigation.
  • Baraboo Fire and EMS urged visitors to stay on marked trails after the incident, noting the steep, hazardous terrain beneath the formation.
  • The park has seen previous fatal falls this year, and officials say limited public details will continue as investigators work to determine what happened.