# Two Colorado college students died after rappelling failure, officials say

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- NBC News, 2026-11-04 15:07 UTC
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- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/colorado-college-students-fell-substantial-distance-deaths-officials-s-rcna607276

> Authorities said Tuesday that two college students who disappeared while hiking in central Colorado last month fell to their deaths after a “catastrophic failure” during a rappel.

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