Climber dies in Mount Jefferson fall in Oregon; wife found in good condition
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Marion County authorities say a climber has died from a fall on Mount Jefferson.
Rescue efforts began Sunday after 32-year-old Thomas Fountain fell into a crevasse while climbing with his wife. Searchers could not reach the couple until Monday morning because of the difficult terrain.
Sheriff's Lt. Chris Baldridge says Fountain's wife, 29-year-old Alison Fountain, is in good condition after a night on the cold mountain. He says crews were working to bring her down.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Public records show the couple most recently living in McMinnville.
Alison Fountain's Facebook page says she works as a flight nurse at Reach Air Medical Services in Corvallis. Photos on Tommy Fountain's Facebook page show he was an avid climber.
At nearly 10,500 feet, Mount Jefferson is the second-highest peak in Oregon, behind Mount Hood. It's a popular destination for climbers.