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Hiker who died climbing Manitou Incline identified by El Paso County coroner

Denver7 · · 548 words · By Óscar Contreras
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— A hiker who died climbing the Manitou Incline over the Memorial Day weekend has been identified by the El Paso County coroner.

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What happened

— A hiker who died climbing the Manitou Incline over the Memorial Day weekend has been identified by the El Paso County coroner.

Why it matters

Nickolay Jogolev, 48, was hiking the trail just west of Colorado Springs Saturday morning when he collapsed after experiencing breathing problems about halfway through the trek, according to a spokesperson with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Common ground

Hikers nearby provided first aid until search and rescue was able to reach the area.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Appeal to Pity: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/hiker-who-died-climbing-manitou-incline-…

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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“A hiker who died climbing the Manitou Incline over the Memorial Day weekend has been identified by the El Paso County coroner.”
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Multiple independent news sources (Yahoo, FOX21, and other web search results) confirm that the El Paso County coroner identified the hiker who died on the Manitou Incline over Memorial Day weekend.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — El Paso County is the most populous county in the U.S state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 730,395, surpassing the city and county of Denver. The county seat is Colorado Spring…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County,_Colorado
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO), founded in 1861, handles law enforcement in El Paso County, Colorado. The Office is headed by the County Sheriff, an elected official.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paso_County_Sheriff's_Offic…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located at the foot of Pikes Peak in western El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its natural mineral springs. The downtown are…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitou_Springs,_Colorado
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“Nickolay Jogolev, 48, was hiking the trail just west of Colorado Springs Saturday morning when he collapsed after experiencing breathing problems about halfway through the trek”
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Multiple sources confirm Nickolay Jogolev, 48, collapsed due to breathing problems about halfway through the trek on a Saturday morning.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nickolay Jogolev, 48, was hiking the trail just west of Colorado Springs Saturday morning when he collapsed after experiencing breathing problems about halfway through the trek, according to a spokesp…
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/hiker-who-died-climb…
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web search NEUTRAL — At 9:30 Saturday morning, the City of Manitou Springs announced the incline would be closed for several hours while first responders attended to a medical emergency. Just before noon, the sheriff's of…
https://krdo.com/news/2026/05/23/person-dies-after-medical-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Manitou Springs Incline will be closed until further notice due to someone experiencing a medical emergency.EPSO says that the person died after experiencing breathing problems. People on the incl…
https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/manitou-incline-closed-…
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“Jogolev was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment but later died from his illness”
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Evidence from multiple sources confirms Jogolev was taken to a hospital but later died.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Nickolay Jogolev, 48, was hiking the trail just west of Colorado Springs Saturday morning when he collapsed after experiencing breathing ...Missing: transported | Show results with:transpo…
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/hiker-who-died-climb…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Sheriff's deputies cleared the incline just before 10 a.m. Saturday so first responders could reach him, but Jogolev died later at a hospital.
https://www.denverpost.com/2026/05/25/colorado-manitou-incli…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · According to a spokesperson with El Paso County, the coroner has identified the man as 48-year-old Nickolay Jogolev. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: One ...Missing: transported | Show results with:tran…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/hiker-died-manitou-in…
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“The trail was closed to the public for about two hours while officials responded to the medical emergency.”
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Multiple sources, including KRDO and FOX21, report that the trail was closed for several hours while first responders attended to the medical emergency.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · The man was hiking the iconic spot west of Colorado Springs with the Cub Scouts when he experienced breathing problems about halfway through ...
https://www.facebook.com/Denver7News/posts/a-hiker-who-died-…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · The Incline was closed for several hours while crews responded. Medical teams tried to assist Jogolev after he reportedly experienced breathing ...
https://www.fox21news.com/news/local/hiker-who-died-on-manit…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · ... Jogolev had died after experiencing a medical issue. First responders carried Jogolev's body off of the incline and the trail was then reopened.
https://www.9news.com/article/sports/outdoors/manitou-spring…
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“A GoFundMe account set up in Jogolev’s name shows he was a father to seven children”
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Multiple sources, including a GoFundMe page, People.com, and The Denver Post (via wife Coral Jogolev), confirm he was a father to seven children.
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web search NEUTRAL — 16 hours ago · He was the sole provider for their seven children, several of whom require constant medical and special-needs care. Now, while grieving the ...
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1558126096342890
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Jogolev was the father to a family of seven children, ages 4 to 21, in a blended family, his wife, Coral Jogolev told The Denver Post. The ...
https://www.denverpost.com/2026/05/25/colorado-manitou-incli…
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web search NEUTRAL — 8 hours ago · Mom Says 'His Kids Were His World'. Authorities said Nick Jogolev, 48, died while hiking the Manitou Incline in Colorado. By. David Chiu.
https://people.com/dad-of-7-dies-on-hike-with-cub-scout-son-…
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“Nickolay and their 9-year-old son went to hike the Manitou Incline”
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Multiple sources confirm Nickolay was hiking the Manitou Incline with his 9-year-old son as part of a Cub Scout activity.
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web search NEUTRAL — 10 hours ago ... ... hiking tradition over Memorial Day weekend. He and his 9-year-old son had been climbing the Manitou Incline near Colorado Springs ...
https://www.facebook.com/hrtwarming/posts/nickolay-jogolev-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago ... On Saturday, Nick was out with their 9-year-old son at the Manitou Incline on a Cub Scout hike. “He trained for a hike," Jogolev said. "I ...
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/family-of-man-who-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago ... Nickolay Jogolev, 48, was hiking the trail just west of Colorado ... Her life changed Saturday, when Nickolay and their 9-year-old son ...
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/hiker-who-died-climb…
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“Last year, a 64-year-old Oregon man died while climbing the Incline.”
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Multiple sources report that a 64-year-old man from Oregon died while climbing the Incline last year.
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web search NEUTRAL — 21 hours ago ... 🕊️ Tragic Loss on the Manitou Incline A 64-year-old man from Oregon died this morning while hiking the challenging Manitou Incline in Manitou ...
https://www.facebook.com/KARE11/posts/nick-jogolev-died-this…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago ... ... climbing Manitou Incline identified by El Paso County coroner. The man ... Last year, a 64-year-old Oregon man died while climbing the Incline.
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/hiker-who-died-climb…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 15, 2025 ... A 64-year-old man died while hiking the Manitou Incline on Tuesday morning. At 10:23 a.m., bystanders on the Manitou Incline contacted 911 ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq3Ea52t9bM
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“The Manitou Incline is a challenging hiking trail with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain in under a mile.”
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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of irrelevant search results about a French equipment manufacturer and pontoon boats, rather than the hiking trail's specifications. No evidence regarding the trail's elevation gain was provided in the evidence block.
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web search NEUTRAL — Manitou is a French heavy equipment manufacturer that makes forklifts, cherry pickers, telehandlers, and other heavy equipment. Manitou started in France in 1957 when Marcel Braud designed the first f…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manitou_Group
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web search NEUTRAL — Manitou Group is a French company based in Loire-Atlantique, specializing in the manufacture of handling, lifting and earthmoving equipment for agriculture, construction and industry. Our machines, su…
https://www.manitou.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover Manitou Pontoon Boats - premium pontoon boats with innovative V-Toon technology. Browse our models, find a dealer, and experience the best in pontoon boat performance and luxury.
https://www.manitoupontoonboats.com/
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