Climber falls 300 feet and dies on Mount Hood

A climber was found dead on Oregon’s Mount Hood after falling about 300 feet near Devil’s Kitchen, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was reported around 9:45 a.m., with witnesses alerting authorities. Rescuers confirmed the climber’s death upon arrival, and the victim’s identity will be released after family notification. Mount Hood, the highest peak in Oregon at over 11,200 feet, is near this location.

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