Climber falls from Devils Tower

A rock climber is reported to have died after falling from Devils Tower on Sunday.

According to Devils Tower National Monument, 21-year-old Stewart Phillip Porter of Eau Claire, WI, sustained major injuries after falling from the second pitch of El Cracko Diablo.

Devils Tower Law Enforcement was informed of the accident around 8 p.m. and found Porter approximately 40 minutes later.

A Hulett EMS paramedic pronounced him dead at the scene. Crook County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the incident.

Porter’s partner was stranded on the Tower and later rescued with assistance from Devils Tower L...