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Mayor's son killed in fall

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

By Ben Cannon

Jackson Hole, WYO--Wesley Barron, the son of Jackson Mayor Mark Barron, was found dead Wednesday, the result of an apparent climbing accident.

Teton County Search and Rescue officials discovered Barron's bodyaround 11 a.m. in the Curtis Canyon climbing area. Friends reportedthat Wesley Barron had gone climbing alone on Tuesday, and becamealarmed when he did not report to work Wednesday.

Unnamed family members began searching local climbing areas andnotified authorities after discovering Barron's car in the CurtisCanyon parking area.

Rescue personnel were brought in and discovered that Barron had fallen fromnearby cliffs during an apparent solo free climb, suffering fatal injuries.

He was 26.
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Reader Comments

So sad. Such a loss for a great mayor and kind man.
Greg

Very sad news, indeed, for the Mayor's family and friends.
eyeson jackson

Wes will never leave our hearts and we will never stop thinking about him. He was a great person that truly lived life. All our love...Lee, Eileen, Haydn and Emerson
Lee

This is very sad news for my wife and I. We have know Wes for along time and found funny, loving and someone you that so eay to like. Your hearts go out to Mark and his wonderful family.
Robin

My hearts and prayers are with you, this is very sad. Kate
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