Two Colorado college students died in fall after climbing anchor failed, authorities say
Authorities say two Colorado college students found dead in the mountains fell a "substantial distance" after an anchor failed during a climb.
Two Colorado college students found dead in the mountains died in a fall after an anchor they were using failed, authorities said. They fell a "substantial distance," according to both ABC News and NBC News.
NBC News reports the students went missing on a hike in central Colorado last month. Authorities described a "catastrophic failure" while they were rappelling, NBC reports. Authorities made the announcement on Tuesday, according to NBC.
ABC News reports the bodies were recovered last week.
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- ABC NewsCollege students found dead in mountains fell to deaths when climbing anchor brokeTue, Nov 3, 8:54 PM EST
- NBC NewsColorado college students fell ‘substantial distance’ to their deaths, officials sayWed, Nov 4, 10:07 AM EST
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