Wisconsin Climber Kelly McDermott's Body To Remain On Capitol Peak Indefinitely

By Logan Smith, CBS Denver:

PITKIN COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – No future recovery efforts are planned for a man who suffered a fatal fall from the climbing route on Capitol Peak more than six weeks ago. Alex Burchetta of the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a virtual meeting recently took place between Pitkin County authorities, rescue personnel and members of the family of Kelly McDermott.

The Pitkin County team told the family it did not see a way to safely recovery the body at this time.

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