Bizarre Colorado History: Makeshift Sled Gone Wrong Making Rounds

A bizarre story that allegedly took place on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway in the early 1900s is currently making the rounds on social media over a century later.

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While a number of odd stories from Colorado's past have become the stuff of legends over the years, this one is almost stranger than fiction.

Keep scrolling to learn about the alleged bizarre death of Robert Roberts.

What is the Alleged Bizarre Story from Colorado's Past?

The alleged story is said to have taken place back in 1905, just 15 years after the construction of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway was initially opened in 1890.

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Three men, including 26-year-old Robert Roberts, his friend E.L. Williams, and another unnamed companion, were said to have been walking up the railway from Manitou Springs when Roberts decided to take a quicker route back down as opposed to descending by foot.

It's said that Roberts attempted to slide down the railroad track by sitting on a glass bottle and using it as a makeshift toboggan to get down the mountain.

Unfortunately for Roberts, the bottle is said to have shattered early on, following the commencement of his trip, and caused him to suffer injuries that resulted in great blood loss.

First responders assisted Roberts in an attempt to treat his injuries and save his life, but he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and passed away at the age of 26.

Check out the full, bizarre story here.