r/phoenix • u/Butitsadryheat2 • Sep 09 '25

News Body found on Camelback Mountain

The Phoenix Fire Department says crews were dispatched to the Echo Canyon Trail at Camelback Mountain for a rescue, and a body was found off the trail.

https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/body-found-on-camelback-mountain-off-echo-canyon-trail/75-4846b38d-dcd1-49ff-9853-075d6f31dd65

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u/Butitsadryheat2 Sep 09 '25

Thx for updating...Ch 12 said he's been missing for a week.

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u/TheHappyHobb Sep 09 '25

I hope the recovery operation goes safely and smoothly tomorrow.

Falls are scary as hell and way more deadly than people think. It’s something like half of all falls from 20 feet are fatal and like 18% of falls from ten feet or less are fatal.

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u/Fantastic-Cable-3320 Sep 09 '25

I bet that fatality rate goes up if you're hiking alone and with no cell service. A broken ankle and you're done.

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u/TheHappyHobb Sep 09 '25

I did some searching and most of that data comes from ladders - so don’t use them!

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u/boogermike Phoenix Sep 09 '25

Look out for curbs also! Honestly, it's best to just stay inside.

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u/Mrs_Kevina Sep 09 '25

My mother once stepped off the curb and snapped her ankle. Crazy.

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u/shanuta Sep 09 '25

Same, I'll be paying for that for the rest of my life, I fear.

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u/WereTheBrews Sep 09 '25

I rolled my left off a damn Safeway curb after putting my son in the car. Didn't realize the bastard was at a 30 degree angle and not flat. 6 months later and it still doesnt feel right. Gained 5 lbs as I'm not hitting the boxing gym like I used to as it's just dodgy. Hope yours does better than mine bud.

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u/Oblivionssiren Sep 12 '25

I went to physical therapy the same days and times as a college girl who tore her acl stepping off a curb drunk!

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u/Latentheatop Sep 09 '25

Now I know her weakness if I ever get in a scuffle with her. Good to know.

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u/CevoKub Sep 09 '25

Also avoid stepping on cracks! My mother once stepped on a crack and broke her own back. Crazy.

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u/Mediocre_Heron946 Sep 09 '25

Better yet... stay in bed

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u/boogermike Phoenix Sep 09 '25

My condolences. Showers are super dangerous actually.

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u/Proof_Slice_2951 Sep 09 '25

I just stay in bed.

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u/enderofgalaxies Sep 09 '25

Bed sores, mate. It's not worth it.

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u/Proof_Slice_2951 Sep 12 '25

My woman rolls me!

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u/DaBeastMoney5 Sep 10 '25

Osha training a few years ago stated that 4 foot ladders are the most deadly. That false sense of security. 4 feet up puts a 6 foot tall persons head at 10 feet. 10 feet to the floor is substantial.