
A BASE jumper was safely rescued he was seen dangling precariously from a cliff wall in the Kane Creek Area of Moab, Utah. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The 43-year-old man crashed into the wall around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a statement shared on Thursday by the Grand County EMS. First responders reached the jumper at 3:15 p.m.
Main Idea: A BASE jumper was rescued in Utah after crashing into a cliff and hanging from his parachute, with Grand County EMS leading the response.
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Grand County EMS, the sheriff’s office, and rescue teams had to spend time and public resources on a high-risk cliff rescue, which can strain local emergency services.
Fast rescue work can save lives and gives local communities confidence that emergency crews and air medical teams can respond to severe accidents.
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Central rescue agency that responded, treated the injured jumper, and coordinated the extraction.
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