The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office announced the tragic death of a man after what appears to be a freak accident near Buena Vista, Colorado. Officials say the man and his co-worker were walking on a trail near the Arkansas River when “dislodged rocks” crushed him, and he ultimately died from his injuries. The other man sustained minor injuries trying to help his friend.
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“When first responders arrived, they learned that two men working for a moving company were passing through the area after completing a delivery,” wrote the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. “The two men stopped at the ‘Rapid 5 ½ Pullover’ which is a popular camping area and a location the two men have stopped at several times to have lunch while driving through. While, apparently, attempting to walk back up the trail, Paul Frasch, age 59 from Silverthorne, CO, dislodged rocks along the trail and was crushed. Investigators on scene estimated an ‘at least ½ ton’ boulder was still on top of Frasch when they arrived and Frasch did not survive his injuries.”
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Sheriff Andy Rohrich says his office is still investigating.
See the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office’s full post about the incident below.
The situation is still developing, and details may change.
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