Stewart Phillip Porter, a 21-year-old climber, died after falling while rappelling at Devils Tower National Monument, marking him as the seventh recorded climbing death there.
Park officials noted that most climbing fatalities occur during descents, highlighting the inherent dangers of climbing at the iconic Devils Tower, a popular destination.
Approximately 5,000 to 6,000 climbers attempt to scale Devils Tower each year, which has been a renowned climbing site for over a century.
Falls are a leading cause of death in national parks, underscoring the risks associated with climbing at recreational sites managed by the Park Service.
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