From Fox News · Andrea Margolis · · 50s
Authorities Identify Cause of 2 Students' Deaths
Two Colorado college students died after rappelling equipment anchor failed on West Apostle Mountain.
In brief
Two Colorado college students died after rappelling equipment anchor failed on West Apostle Mountain. Two Colorado Mountain College students died instantly from blunt force injuries after a rock anchor failed during rappelling on West Apostle Mountain. Originally reported by Fox News.
Students found dead
Two Colorado college students died after rappelling equipment anchor failed on West Apostle Mountain.
Likely cause identified
Authorities say a rock securing their rappelling equipment likely gave way during descents.
Students' background
Kaden Matsuda, 19, and Jackson Donlon, 20, were students at Colorado Mountain College.
Location details
They were found dead in a snow-filled basin on West Apostle Mountain, 100 miles southeast of Aspen.
Climbing activity
The students were rappelling down the mountain when the accident occurred.
Autopsy findings
Both students died instantly from multiple blunt force injuries.
The big picture
Two Colorado Mountain College students died instantly from blunt force injuries after a rock anchor failed during rappelling on West Apostle Mountain.
