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A fatal climbing accident in Kananaskis Country left a female dead Saturday afternoon, officials say.

Approximately 12:45 p.m., Canmore RCMP and EMS were called to the Grassi Lakes rock climbing area, just outside of Canmore near Spray Lakes Road, for reports of an injured climber who fell approximately 35 metres.

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The female climber, whose age wasn’t known, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Few details are available but EMS confirmed there was only one patient.

An investigation into the fall continues.