Crime & Safety
Hiker Falls 25 Feet From Rock Face Near Boulder Falls
A 21-year-old Ohio man was injured in a fall after climbing without gear, officials said.
BOULDER COUNTY, CO — Crews spent five hours rescuing a hiker who fell from a rock face above Boulder Falls Sunday evening, officials said.
The 21-year-old Ohio man was climbing down a rock face with his friend, and neither had technical climbing gear, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. The man lost his footing and fell 25 feet to the ground.
His friend was able to get help from other hikers, who helped to stabilize him, officials said. Some other hikers drove down Boulder Canyon to call 911, and led rescuers to the 21-year-old.
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The patient was then carried in a stretcher to the top of the falls, placed on a high line and lowered to the trail. Rescuers carried him to a helicopter, but due to lightning, he had to be taken out of the helicopter and placed into an ambulance, officials said.
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At least eight Boulder County agencies helped with the rescue.
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