CHP Rescue Injured Climber Who Fell 100 Feet Near Kunitz
EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) - An injured climber was rescued after falling in El Dorado County on Tuesday.
The male climber was climbing with a friend in the area of Kyburz and Silver Fork Road when he reportedly fell 100 feet down sharp rocks and received major injuries.
The friend called 911, but due to the remote area where the two were located, a CHP helicopter was called on to assist.
A helicopter crew found the injured hiker and hoisted him a short distance to
Helicopter Rescues Injured Climber This afternoon, the El Dorado County Fire Department responded for a male who fell while rock climbing near Kyburz and Silver Fork Rd. After the climber fell approximately 100 feet down sharp rocks causing major injuries, his friend called 911. Due to the remote location, CHP helicopter(H-20) was requested to assist. H-20 hoisted the climber, flying him a short distance to El Dorado Medic 17 for additional treatment. Pilot- Lewis Paramedic- Hallam CHP – Valley Division CHP – Placerville CHP - South Lake Tahoe El Dorado County Fire Protection District
Posted by CHP - Valley Division Air Operations on Tuesday, April 6, 2021