PALMDALE – An investigation is underway into the weekend death of two rock climbers — one from Palmdale — who fell from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
The two were killed Saturday, June 2, when they fell, officials said.
The National Park Service said the two fell about 8:15 a.m. while climbing the Freeblast route on the sheer granite rock.
The two climbers were identified as Tim Klein, 42, of Palmdale, who was a teacher, and Jason Wells, 46, of Boulder, Colorado.
Klein had just been named Teacher of the Year for the Antelope Valley High School District on May 24. His loved ones prepared a video and shared it at a surprise party in his honor just a week prior to the fatal fall. View the video below:
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KC Cowgirl says
A sad loss but they died doing what they loved.
Becky says
I send my sympathies to Tim’s family and friends. I didn’t know him, but after watching the video attached I wish I had. He seems like the kind of person we each need in our lives. God speed.
David says
Amen. I am deeply touched. Such a great loss.
RC says
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace in the Lord’s arms. He was an a wonderful person.
Courtney says
R.I.P.
Heller says
Miss you Klein. You were one hell of a good guy, great teacher, close friend…you were really one of the best people I’ve ever known.
Alexis says
He loved God’s creation.
Oh please says
Did you know him personally? or are you just trying to…nevermind.