JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — A climber has died after falling in Clear Creek Canyon Jan. 19.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) tweeted just after 12:15 p.m. that Highway 6 was being closed while Golden Fire, Arvada Fire and Alpine Rescue Group worked to rescue the fallen climber.
At around 1:40 p.m., JCSO tweeted an update that the mission had turned to a recovery mission after the climber's death.
The victim has been identified as Tucker Rowan, 24.
The fall happened near Tunnel 1 on Highway 6 just west of Golden, JCSO said.
Highway 6 was closed for around three hours from Golden on the east side to Highway 119 on the west end while crews worked to recover the body. The road reopened at around 3:15 p.m.
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER for top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you. Get content and information right now for can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
HOW TO ADD THE 9NEWS APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9NEWS" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Latest from 9NEWS
