Crime & Safety
75-Year-Old Hiker Dies After Falling Off Mount Baldy Cliff
Search and rescue teams that work in the area said the area is dangerous even for experienced hikers.
January 18, 2024
A 75-year-old man, who avidly hiked up Mount Baldy died after falling off a cliff at the treacherous peak.
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Rescue teams recovered Raymond Kopecky's body in a canyon below Sugarloaf Peak. A website in Kopecky's name appeared to document his love for the mountains, standing on the throne of Sugarloaf Peak years ago and even rock climbing nearby.
Search and rescue teams that work in the area said the area is dangerous even for experienced hikers.
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