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Here is the what our local paper printed up:
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Two backcountry rescue incidents in past week
Local medical and search and rescue teams were called upon twice this past week for backcountry rescues from the Piedra Falls Trail.
The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office was notified Thursday afternoon of a stranded party in the Piedra Falls area. Volunteers from the Upper San Juan Search and Rescue (USJSAR) and the Colorado Mounted Search and Rescue (CMSAR) were dispatched, and Pagosa Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD), and the American Red Cross also responded to the call.
The teams found a 26-year-old male stuck 125 feet off the ground on the opposite side of the falls at approximately 3 p.m. The man had allegedly crossed the river and climbed up the rocks to have his picture taken. The rock shelf gave way behind him, blocking his return to the ground. The man then climbed higher in attempt to find a way out, but eventually was stranded.
After nine hours and two unsuccessful attempts to reach the man, the Sheriff’s Office Incident Management Group decided to come down from directly above the man. At approximately 1 a.m. Friday a rescuer reached the man and secured him with a rope. He was then assisted to the top of the cliff and out of the area. The entire rescue process took approximately 12 hours.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Two backcountry rescue incidents in past week
Local medical and search and rescue teams were called upon twice this past week for backcountry rescues from the Piedra Falls Trail.
The Archuleta County Sheriff’s Office was notified Thursday afternoon of a stranded party in the Piedra Falls area. Volunteers from the Upper San Juan Search and Rescue (USJSAR) and the Colorado Mounted Search and Rescue (CMSAR) were dispatched, and Pagosa Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the Pagosa Fire Protection District (PFPD), and the American Red Cross also responded to the call.
The teams found a 26-year-old male stuck 125 feet off the ground on the opposite side of the falls at approximately 3 p.m. The man had allegedly crossed the river and climbed up the rocks to have his picture taken. The rock shelf gave way behind him, blocking his return to the ground. The man then climbed higher in attempt to find a way out, but eventually was stranded.
After nine hours and two unsuccessful attempts to reach the man, the Sheriff’s Office Incident Management Group decided to come down from directly above the man. At approximately 1 a.m. Friday a rescuer reached the man and secured him with a rope. He was then assisted to the top of the cliff and out of the area. The entire rescue process took approximately 12 hours.
