EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – A boy is dead after a climbing accident on Thursday near Emerald Bay.
First responders were reportedly called to the Eagle Falls Trailhead near Emerald Bay around 2:30 p.m. for a climbing accident.
According to authorities, the boy was found about 400 yards from the trailhead. The boy appeared to be rock climbing and fell, sustaining traumatic injuries.
Despite life-saving measures, the boy died.
A GoFundMe was created on Friday for the family of 15-year-old Noah Ortega-Pourol Wiley, who the campaign says gained his wings after a rock climbing accident in South Lake Tahoe.
“To know Noah was to feel true happiness, his infectious smile and ability to keep us laughing will be deeply missed by all,” the donation site says.
According to the website, Wiley was known for his energy and desire for adventure.
