Rock climber plunges 20 feet in remote area and gets trapped, WV officials say
A rock climber was stuck in a remote area of West Virginia after falling about 20 feet, officials said.
Rescuers responded to reports of the fall at about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, the Wilderness Volunteer Fire Department in Mount Lookout said in a news release.
Officials said they found the woman trapped in “rugged terrain” near the Meadow River, a popular spot for climbing and hiking.
“Using a stokes basket and a side-by-side utility vehicle, responders were able to safely transport the patient out of the remote area,” fire officials said.
The injured climber and taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to the release.
“WVFD reminds outdoor recreation enthusiasts to take appropriate safety precautions and always climb with proper equipment and partners,” officials said.
Mount Lookout is about a 310-mile drive southwest from Washington, D.C.
