CCSO: THE MOUNT HOOD RECOVERY OF MISSING CLIMBERS COMES TO A CLOSE WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE
Posted: August 26th, 2010 7:38 PM
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
*** News Release ***
With the efforts of Portland Mountain Rescue, Mountain Wave Communications, the 304th Air Force Reserve and the Army National Guard air unit, the Clackamas County Sheriff Search & Rescue Team has successfully recovered the bodies of two missing climbers from Mount Hood today. The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the identities of the two subjects as Anthony Vietti and Katie Nolan.
Mr. Vietti and Ms. Nolan have been missing since December 11, 2009 when they and Luke Gullberg went climbing on Mount Hood. Luke Gullberg's body was recovered in December, 2009 during the initial search effort; although, Mr. Vietti and Ms. Nolan were not located until this week.
The two subjects were discovered near each other, but were not located in a snow cave or shelter.
The Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause of death. Search team members carefully documented the scene with photographs, video of the area, the two recovered and their equipment -- paying specific attention to climbing gear, harnesses, ropes, crampons and the like. The Clackamas County Sheriff and the Medical Examiner's Office will continue to investigate the events surrounding this climbing incident.
The families of the missing climbers were present on Mount Hood today when the bodies of their loved ones were recovered. They prepared a statement of gratitude to share with the public, which states:
"We the families of Luke Gullberg, Katie Nolan and Anthony Vietti want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Department, the recovery teams, and all the individuals involved in the recovery of their bodies. We are all so proud of this group of highly skilled and dedicated professionals. We deeply appreciate their care, concern and compassion shown to us during this difficult time. The grace of God has carried us through this difficult time in our lives. The prayers and encouragement of so many people have sustained us. Thank you all so much." [END]
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