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19-year-old killed in rock-climbing accident in Clear Creek County

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DENVER — A 19-year-old man was killed in a rock-climbing accident in Clear Creek County Saturday morning.

The teen was struck by a falling rock and died in the Grays Peak and Torrey's Peak area, according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office.

The victim's friend, who was with the climber at the time, reported the accident.

Deputies along with search and rescue crews and a medical helicopter responded.

The climber's identity has not been released.


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