Rappeler survives fall of 50 feet in Big Cottonwood Canyon
A man rappelling in Big Cottonwood Canyon survived a fall of more than 50 feet Monday afternoon.
The 22-year-old was rappelling with friends near Storm Mountain around 4 p.m., said Salt Lake County Sheriff's Lt. Paul Jaroscak.
"He was using a two-rope system but didn't attach the second rope," Jaroscak said. "He got to the end of the first rope and went into a free-fall."
The man, who suffered a broken leg, was flown to University Hospital in serious condition, police said.
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He did not break his leg and he wasn't using a two rope system...
Branden | May 7, 2008 at 12:45 p.m.
Unfortunate accident. The details are weak, but I would hope that...
left to guess | May 6, 2008 at 11:14 a.m.
Most common cause of injury while rappelling: rappelling off the...
Chris | May 6, 2008 at 10:43 a.m.
