Ephraim Cook Death – A climber dead on Wednesday afternoon after falling about 100 feet in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The climber has been identified as Ephraim Cook, a resident of Murray, Utah. According to reports, Ephraim Cook passed away from injuries sustained following the fall. He was a perfect example of what it means to be a wonderful person. He had a calming presence and was extremely kind, he touched the hearts of so many.
We are brokenhearted over the freak accident that ended our son Ephraim’s life today. He was enjoying a beautiful sunny morning rock climbing with the love of his life, Sarah. We will remember his laughter, his incredible talents, and that he is loved beyond measure.
What happened to Ephraim Cook?
The police said that Ephraim fell while he was climbing Outside Corner. Even though no one knows what caused the accident, a police spokesman said that the unnamed climber had all the right gear. The climber’s girlfriend called the cops in a panic to tell them about the fall. But by the time workers got there, the man had already died.
Rescue workers from Salt Lake County Search and Rescue and a chopper from the Department of Public Safety were used. “Outside Corner is a great and varied half-day climb, with a super quick approach, comfy belays, and a straightforward descent. The route goes up an imposing arête and is easily seen as you drive up Big Cottonwood road,” according to reports.
The family will release an obituary and funeral arrangements for Ephraim Cook.
Related story: Woman dead, 4 others injured in Big Cottonwood Canyon crash
In an accident on Monday in Big Cottonwood Canyon, a woman died and four other people were hurt very badly. Unified Police Sgt. Melody Cutler said that the crash happened in the Storm Mountain area on state Route 190 when a dump truck tried to turn into a lane for runaway trucks and hit a car.
The crash killed the car’s owner, Jessica Keetch Minnesota, 36, of West Jordan. Minnesota’s 4-year-old son, 61-year-old mother, and 2-year-old daughter were all taken to hospitals in critical condition. Cutler said that the driver of the dump truck was also taken to the hospital and was in very bad shape.
Minnesota worked as a speech therapist at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital of the University of Utah Health. Cutler said that the driver of the dump truck told the cops that his brakes had broken. Transportation officials told people Monday to stay away from the area and expect delays because the road was closed in both ways.
News from SNBC13.com
