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Fatality — Black Cap, Jul 2, 2023

·Black Cap

59-year-old male hiker

On July 2, 2023, a 59-year-old hiker suffered a fatal medical emergency near the summit of Black Cap while hiking with family. Family members attempted life-saving measures but he passed away on scene. Rescuers carried him out to the trailhead, approximately one mile, arriving around 9:30 p.m.

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