A climber who vanished early final week in Glacier Nationwide Park has been discovered lifeless after struggling an obvious fall, the Nationwide Park Service says.
Grant Marcuccio, 32, of Whitefish, Montana, was situated Sunday after disappearing from his mountaineering occasion on Aug. 18.
“Reason for dying remains to be beneath investigation, however traumatic accidents and placement of the physique are indicative of a fall,” the NPS stated in an announcement.
It added that Marcuccio was noticed from the air about “one-third of a mile east of McPartland Peak under the ridgeline between Heavens Peak and McPartland Peak.”
Officers stated “Marcuccio separated from his occasion to summit McPartland Peak alone and deliberate to rendezvous at a chosen location” however “Rangers have been alerted by the mountaineering occasion on Sunday night that Marcuccio by no means made it to the rendezvous spot.”
“Glacier Nationwide Park workers want to categorical their honest condolences to the household and ask that the general public respect their privateness,” the NPS additionally stated.
Rescuers have been looking for Marcuccio since final Monday, using Two Bear Air Rescue flights, rangers and search groups.
“Grant is an effective buddy and climbing associate of mine, a proficient and skilled mountaineer, a sort particular person, no ego, and cherished by all,” a Fb consumer wrote in response to a put up alerting the general public about Marcuccio’s disappearance.
Glacier Nationwide Park is understood for its “stunning glacial lakes, waterfalls, valleys, and alpine meadows,” FOX Climate stories, however it will probably additionally “expertise rapidly altering and excessive climate.”
“Remember that mountain climate is unpredictable; all the time be ready for a wide range of circumstances,” the park’s web site states.
Fox Information’ Pilar Arias contributed to this report.
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