Overview

• The incident occurred on July 24 near Eagle Gate and Pine Valley Road southwest of Conifer when an adult fell approximately 150 feet off a steep rock formation
• Elk Creek Fire Department led a challenging rope recovery supported by Conifer Fire, Alpine Rescue Team and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
• Officials have confirmed the victim’s death but have not released any identifying details
• Investigators are examining whether the fall took place on public or private land and what circumstances led to the plunge
• The operation highlights both the hazards of Colorado’s remote terrain and the complexity of multi-agency wilderness recoveries