Mt. Hood Fall Victim Identified As Hood River Surgeon

Authorities in Clackamas County have identified the person who died after a fall on Mount Hood Tuesday as a 47-year-old surgeon who worked at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.  The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office believes Dr. Cory Johnston died in a skiing accident.  A person who climbs with Portland Mountain Rescue called 911 Tuesday afternoon to report finding a person who had fallen at about 9,400 feet.  Johnston was wearing ski boots and was found at an area known as Illumination Saddle.  The sheriff’s office said Johnston died later Tuesday.  His body was recovered Tuesday evening.

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