Advertisement

Climber found dead in Kananaskis Country

A file photo of a STARS Air Ambulance. Global News

A climber was discovered dead in Kananaskis Country.

Calgary EMS said Saturday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. STARS air ambulance was called out to the Highwood Pass area for reports of an injured man.

Paramedics attended the Mount Lipsett day use area in Kananaskis Country.

READ MORE: Climber critically injured after being hit by a falling tree near Lake Louise

When they arrived, they found a 65-year-old man from B.C. who died.

RCMP said he was an experienced climber who was climbing with another experienced climber when he fell.

It’s believed the man fell about 200 feet.

Sponsored content