Police are investigating a rock climber death in the Red Rock Conservation Area shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday morning.

The Clark County Coroners Office identified the victim as 59-year-old Thomas Allard from Las Vegas with the exact cause of death not released.

Metro’s Search and Rescue Team responded to reports of a rock climber, who was possibly experiencing a medical episode.

Police and medical personnel located Allard, who was later pronounced dead at the scene.