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An experienced climber in California plunged to his death during a rockslide while descending a canyon, authorities said.
Justin Ibershoff, 38, of Los Angeles, was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday in Death Valley, according to Inyo County Sheriff’s Office.
Ibershoff and six pals — who were all “very experienced” canyoneers — were descending Deimos Canyon when he stepped on a rock that moved, prompting a rockslide, authorities said.
He was swept past two pals and over a 95-foot-tall dry fall, officials said.
Rescuers managed to reach Ibershoff a few hours later via hospital, but he was dead, authorities said.
His body was pulled from the canyon the next day by an Inyo County search-and-rescue team and a California Highway Patrol helicopter, officials said.
“Conditions in that area of the canyon remain unstable and canyoneers are advised to avoid the upper section of Deimos Canyon,” officials said.
With Post wires
Experienced climber Justin Ibershoff fell to his death on Jan. 30, 2021 in Deimos Canyon.
Rim of the World Climbing Club
Justin Ibershoff and his six friends had been climbing in Death Valley.
National Park Service