Incident:canyoneer rappelled off the end of their rope on the Great White Icicle

Incident:canyoneer rappelled off the end of their rope on the Great White Icicle
Date	2023/06/04
Location	Great White Icicle
Severity	Fatality
Canyoneering-related	Yes
SAR involvement	Yes
Navigation problem	No
Swift water problem
Environmental problem	No
Communication problem	No
Planning problem	No
Skills problem	No
Body movement problem	No
Rigging problem	Yes
Rappel problem	Yes
Insufficient gear	No
Gear failure	No

Summary

The canyoneer rappelled off the end of his or her rope on the Great White Icicle and fell 300 feet, resulting in fatal injuries. Search and rescue officials said the canyoneer was knowledgeable about the location of the next rappel station but for some reason passed it. The person's partner attempted to signal that the canyoneer had gone too far, but the warning was inaudible due to noise from the water. The partner reached the canyoneer and attempted to administer first aid. Search and rescue officials say the canyoneers opted not to put knots in the end of their ropes over worry that the ropes would get stuck and become impossible to retrieve in the water.

Accounts

https://www.ksl.com/article/50661368/canyoneer-killed-in-weekend-accident-at-little-cottonwood-canyon

Credits

Incident:The canyoneer rappelled off the end of his or her rope on the Great White Icicle and fell 300 feet, resulting in fatal injuries in Great White Icicle 2023/06/04

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