Australian man killed in climbing accident on Cascade Mountain

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A 28-year-old Australian man died final week following a mountaineering accident on Cascade Mountain in Banff.

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RCMP confirmed Daniel Heritage, of Adelaide, Australia, was on the mountain along with his spouse, Emma, when the incident occurred. The decision for help got here at 2 p.m. on Oct. 5, with Banff EMS, Parks Canada and STARS responding. Heritage was declared lifeless on the scene.

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Heritage’s members of the family have arrange a GoFundMe account that has raised greater than $27,000 as of Oct. 10.

Based on the GoFundMe, arrange by Emma’s twin sister, Jessica, the household is elevating cash to assist deliver members of the family to Canada to be with Emma whereas she makes preparations to return Daniel’s physique to Australia.

“We wished to thank everybody on your type phrases, love and assist thus far throughout this difficult time. Please proceed to wish for Emma and our households as we navigate this lifelong grief,” the web page stated.

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