Challenger/Kit Carson Fatality

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Challenger/Kit Carson Fatality

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Few details have been released, and no official statement has been released from authorities yet.

A friend of the victim announced on the Saguache County Search and Rescue Facebook group that the 29 y/o missing hiker in the Challenger/Kit Carson area did not survive.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the friends and family members of the victim.
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Terrible news, I saw it on Instagram that she was missing yesterday. Sorry for her family and friends.
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Uggh horrible news rip
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This is especially painful since she was able to alert for help before the fall. Condolences to friends and family.
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Yeah, this is so painful to hear.

Here is the latest update from Saguache County SAR for those who use Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaguacheSAR/po ... 5103105398
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To her family, friends and anyone who loved her. Deepest condolences from the Colorado mountain climbing community. All of our love is with you today and moving forward.
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Man, that is really bad news. She was so young. I was worried about her when I saw the search announcement with the weather coming in. Kit sure has claimed it's share of lives over the years.

If anyone that knows her reads this I am very sorry for your loss. RIP Madeline.
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Very unfortunate and sad, sad news. RIP Madeline.
My condolences to all of her friends and family.
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That’s very sad news. Condolences to the family and friends.
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This really saddens me. I visited the memorial page and saw some of her photos. She looked like a super nice person. I'm very sorry for her family and friends.
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Condolences to the climbers family.
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