The La Plata Peak is the fifth-highest fourteener in Colorado, and Jeffrey Ashby was trying to get to the top when he fell nearly 500 feet. He is currently recovering in the hospital after being life-flighted Tuesday morning. Jeffrey Ashby is a former Nasa Astronaut.

Other hikers were on the mountain on Monday and heard his cries for help. It took several hours to get to him because of the dangerous terrain, they had to call in Flight for Life to help with finding his exact location.

If you would like to help with Colorado Recreation Search and Rescue you can purchase a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) card which contributes to the Search and Rescue Fund, and reimburses costs during search and rescues across the State of Colorado. If you need additional information on how you can help log on to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs.

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