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Officials said they were called at about 10:45 a.m. to the Devil's Backbone Trail, where two people were spotted.
The first victim, who was declared dead at the scene, was not yet identified. The second victim was hoisted and transported to a nearby trauma center.
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According to officials, the trail is especially hazardous this time of year due to melting snow having made portions of the trail only 12 inches wide.