Injured Climber Cordillera Blanca area

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Fogarty

climber

BITD

Topic Author's Original Post - Jul 14, 2014 - 02:35pm PT

I have a friend in my office who came to me today, to tell me about her friends son Cole Kennedy. He is out with partner John Collins, Climbing Artesoraju in the Cordillera Blanca area. Coles mom received a call from the state department that her son is gravely injured and a by foot rescue is out and will take a day and a half to reach them, due to weather. A distress signal was sent out by the climber Saturday. Any info or up dates I would appreciate it. To any friends of the Colorado team and our community, let's bring as much help and positive energy we can.

Stay Strong,

Mike Fogarty

labrat

Trad climber

Auburn, CA

Jul 14, 2014 - 02:44pm PT

Good thoughts going South. What a trying phone call to get :-(

TYeary

Social climber

State of decay

Jul 14, 2014 - 02:53pm PT

My thoughts are with those on Arteson and family and friends.
I hope I was helpful Mike.
TY

dirt claud

Social climber

san diego,ca

Jul 14, 2014 - 02:54pm PT

Praying for the best outcome possible. Hope all turns out as best as can be.

Fogarty

climber

BITD

Topic Author's Reply - Jul 14, 2014 - 03:20pm PT

text to me from Jenna:)

Hi Mike, I can't thank you enough for putting out the word. This is Cole Kennedy's climbing partner, John Collis. Cole's parents have heard nothing except that the rescue climbers know where the ping came from. They think Artesanraju. Karen and Jim Kennedy can be reached at karenkennedy@comcast.net or (303)929-2947. If anyone has any more info. Bless you for helping!!! Janna

Fogarty

climber

BITD

Topic Author's Reply - Jul 14, 2014 - 03:46pm PT

Tony Yeary Thank You. Tony has contacted Ted with SKYLINE the best team for the job. Tony gave me the info and Cole's parents have contacted Ted. As i write this the best qualified team will be out on a rescue for the injured climbers. The team could be at base camp by midnight, and out on the peak at first light. The family and all appreciate your contacts and help. God speed to the SAR team and Cole & John. Hang tough guys help is on its way.

Fogarty

climber

BITD

Topic Author's Reply - Jul 14, 2014 - 05:00pm PT

I Just received info from Cole's parents that he died from his fall. it is now a body recovery.
My condolence go out to his family and partner John. Thanks again Tony & Ted we were on it.
RIP
Please refer to new post:Colorado Climber killed in Cordillera Blanca area.