Crews Rescue Fallen Climber In Eldorado Canyon

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - Rescue crews responded to a report of a fallen climber in Eldorado Canyon State Park Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, a call came in at approximately 4:30 p.m. about a climber who fell 15 to 20 feet and needed medical attention.

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"When they arrived rescue personnel found the male, who was not wearing a helmet when he fell, conscious and breathing," the sheriff's office said in a statement.

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Crews had to cross the rapidly flowing South Boulder Creek to get to the 26-year-old man.

Crews were able to successfully get him out of the canyon. His name and condition haven't been released.

Additional Information From The Boulder County Sheriff's Office

Rocky Mountain Rescue, Boulder Emergency Squad, Rocky Mountain Fire Department, Louisville Fire Department and Boulder Sheriff's Office responded to the call.