Jake Whisenant, an elite American rock climber known for his record-breaking ascent of El Capitan, has died at age 30 after a fall in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. A GoFundMe has been launched following the tragic accident.

Jake Whisenant, a 30-year-old record-breaking speed climber known for his achievements in Yosemite, has died in an accident. Reports indicate he passed away while engaging in his passion for climbing.