Climber killed in fall at Keyhole Cave - Sedona Red Rock News

Published
June 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Sedona, Arizona
Keyhole Cave near Sugarloaf Trailhead
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Incident type
Fall

Summary

Fall Injury Sedona Arizona in Sedona, Arizona: A male climber in his 50s fell to his death while rappelling inside Keyhole Cave near the Sugarloaf Trailhead in Sedona on Saturday, June 13. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and Sedona Fire District responded around 1:30 p.m., with a Department of Public Safety Ranger helicopter arriving at about 1:50 p.m. Foul play was not suspected, and the death remains under active investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed climber Unknown Fatal

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Climber killed in fall at Keyhole Cave - Sedona Red Rock News

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