An employee at Park City Mountain Resort fell to their death Monday morning after a tree fell onto the cable of a chairlift.

A spokesperson for the resort confirmed to FOX 13 News that the employee, who was on-shift at the time, was riding the Short Cut chairlift when a tree fell and hit the line. The employee fell at least 25 feet, and despite ski patrollers’ attempts to perform lifesaving measures, they passed away.

“The Park City Mountain team — as well as the entire Vail Resorts team — extend our deepest sympathy and support to the family and friends of our team member,” PCMR vice president and chief operating officer Deirdra Walsh said in a statement. “We are all deeply saddened by this tragic incident, and we will be providing support for our employees as we grieve this devastating loss.”

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