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Hiker dies on Mount Sopris

Pitkin County authorities say a man who was found unconscious near the summit of Mount Sopris has died.

The Aspen Times reportsrescue teams responded Thursday after two women discovered 73-year-old Robert Baumgartner, of Boulder, below the false summit of the 13,000-foot peak.

The two hikers performed CPR on the man but were unable to revive him.

Deputy Coroner Eric Hansen said Friday night that Baumgartner died of coronary artery disease.

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