Girl, 7, Killed by Falling Boulder at Nevada Ski Resort in ‘Tragic Accident,' Says Sheriff's Office
A 7-year-old girl who was struck by a falling boulder at a ski resort in Nevada has died.
Adelyn Grimes, of Reno, was identified by the medical examiner after the incident at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village, on the northeast side of Lake Tahoe, and her manner of death was ruled an accident, CBS News and local outlet 2 News Nevada reported.
Medical services had been alerted to a 'non-skiing accident involving a child' at the ski resort at around 3:38 p.m. local time on Saturday, March 29, the resort said in a statement. First aid was provided while emergency services were en route, with responses from North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Washoe County Sheriff's Office staff.
'Despite the emergency medical team's best efforts, the child succumbed to their injuries,' the ski resort's statement said.
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The statement continued, 'We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the child involved, to the members of the Sugar Bowl race team, and to the entire Lake Tahoe ski racing community, all of whom have been profoundly saddened by the accident.'
Diamond Peak Ski Resort is offering counseling to staff members affected by the incident.
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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office described the situation as a "tragic accident involving a juvenile' amid their investigation into Grimes's death, NBC affiliate KCRA reported.
In a statement to the outlet, the Sheriff's office said, 'There was no foul play involved, and the sheriff's office extends our deepest condolences to all involved."PEOPLE has reached out to Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Washoe County Sheriff's Office for comment.
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