A tragic accident occurred on Saturday at Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming when Stewart Phillip Porter, a 21-year-old climber from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, fell to his death while rappelling.
Incident Details
- Stewart Porter was climbing the popular route known as El Cracko Diablo around 8 p.m. when the accident happened.
- He was rappelling down the rock when he fell and sustained fatal injuries.
- Despite emergency response efforts, EMS pronounced Porter dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries.
Rescue Efforts for Climbing Partner
Porter's climbing partner was left stranded after the accident but was successfully rescued with the help of local climbing guides. The team acted quickly to ensure the partner's safety.
Rare Tragedy at Devils Tower
While rock climbing is inherently dangerous, fatal accidents at Devils Tower are rare. This incident marks only the seventh climbing-related death at the monument in over a century of climbing activity, underscoring both the risks and the relative rarity of such events.
Climbing Community
The rock climbing community is deeply saddened by the loss of Stewart Porter, who was passionate about the sport. The accident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers involved in outdoor activities, even for experienced climbers.
References:
- National Park Service reports
- Local news on Devils Tower incidents
- Moiz A World
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