Vermont woman killed in fall from B.C.’s Black Tusk | 24CA News
A hiker from the United States is lifeless after falling from British Columbia’s Black Tusk, based on the RCMP.
In a Tuesday media launch, Sea to Sky RCMP recognized the sufferer as 28-year-old Nicole Killian from Richmond, Vermont.
Police mentioned they have been known as round 11:15 on Monday to studies the girl had fallen off the Black Tusk Chimney and was critically injured.
Police, paramedics and Whistler Search and Rescue responded, however the lady died of her accidents shortly afterward.
“Garibaldi Provincial Park and the Black Tusk is a highly popular area in the Sea to Sky and although readily travelled this remains a technical and advanced level hike,” Staff Sgt. Sascha Banks mentioned within the launch.
“The Black Tusk Chimney and scree portion can be extremely dangerous to even the most skilled adventurer, be sure to trip plan and assess your abilities prior to attempting this area. The Sea to Sky Whistler RCMP and Whistler Search and Rescue send their thoughts to the Killian family.”
Killian was a member of the Richmond Rescue crew in Vermont, based on police.
Police handed on thanks from Killian’s household to everybody concerned within the rescue try.
“Nicole was a rescuer of dogs and people alike. She loved her friends and family deeply. She had just earned her doctorate as a Nurse Practitioner from NYU after working tirelessly in the ER and Rescue,” Killian’s household mentioned in a press release.
“She was impeccably herself and is irreplaceable.”
Police, the BC Coroners Service and BC Parks are engaged on a joint investigation into Killian’s dying.
Anyone who was within the space and has info that could be related is requested to contact RCMP in Whistler at 604-932-3044.
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