A Colorado Army National Guard helicopter hoisted the injured climber out of the area to Upper Beaver Meadows, where paramedics took him to the hospital, park officials said.

Blake Kieckhafer, 23, of Nebraska was believed to be found dead following a recovery effort, the National Park Service said.

Rocky Mountain Park Rangers are searching for 23-year-old Nebraska man Blake Kieckhafer, who went missing in the park after he was dropped off by a ride share service.