Durham woman killed in climbing accident at Pilot Mountain

PILOT MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham girl was killed Monday afternoon in what officers mentioned was a climbing accident at Pilot Mountain.

The accident occurred round 4 p.m. on the “Wall” space close to the south facet car parking zone near the knob of Pilot Mountain, in keeping with Kevin Key with Surry County Emergency Companies.

The 30-year-old Durham girl was with one other particular person when she fell 90 toes to the bottom, Key mentioned.

There was no speedy trigger for the autumn.

Rescue personnel responded to the are and administered CPR however the girl’s accidents had been too extreme, Key mentioned.

She died on the scene.

Key mentioned related accidents have occurred previously however with the particular person being killed.

The girl’s title is being withheld pending notification of subsequent of kin.

An investigation in to the incident is underway.