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Longs Peak Fatality

Longs Peak From Trail Ridge
Longs Peak in Winter
Forest and Longs Peak
Sunrise over the Boulder Field

A body of an unidentified male was found below the False Keyhole this morning (Sep 11, 2009) at 10:15 a.m. by an off duty park employee. It appears that his fatal injuries were a result of a significant fall on the north side of Longs Peak.

Rangers are investigating the incident and working with the Boulder County Coroner to identify the man. His body was flown from the Boulderfield at 4:30 p.m.

Last night park staff were notified of an overdue party. John Bramley, a 55-year-old man from Littleton, Colorado, had not returned from his hike to Longs Peak on Thursday, September 10. This morning, September 11, 2009, a search began. It has not yet been determined if the two incidents are related.

The Boulder County Coroner's office will confirm the identification of the man and determine cause of death.

Comment on Longs Peak by NPS. Made on 09/11/09.

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