Park rangers, Colorado National Guard rescue climber injured in fall in Rocky Mountain National Park

Park rangers and members of the Colorado Army National Guard rescued a man who fell while climbing in the Rocky Mountain National Park.

The National Park Service said a 26-year-old man was climbing on the south face of Petit Grepon when he fell, injuring his lower legs. His partner helped him rappel to the base of the route, where park rangers provided first aid.

A search and rescue team then carried equipment to the base of Timberline Falls for a guiding line operation. At 3 p.m., a Colorado Hoist Rescue Team from Buckley Space Force Base assisted with a helicopter hoist operation.

Rescuers took him from Upper Beaver Meadows for medical treatment.