Global Courant 2023-04-30 18:18:32
A woman was trapped between two large boulders on a 50-foot cliff in Arizona last week, but escaped to safety after another hiker heard her call for help.
The 20-year-old woman told rescuers she was “free climbing on her own” in Pinnacle Peak Park when she slipped between the two boulders, the Scottsdale Fire Department said.
She said “her leg is twisted” between the large boulders and was unable to free herself.
The woman struggled for nearly two hours to pull her leg free, but still couldn’t get out of the boulders, according to officials.
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The 20-year-old woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was being treated for dehydration, the fire department said. (Scottsdale Fire Department)
Eventually, another hiker heard the woman’s cries for help and called 911.
Rescue crews arrived and found the woman wedged between the two large boulders and decided that an approach from a high angle was the best way to pull her free.
Pinnacle Peak Park is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, about 33 miles from Phoenix. (Google Street View)
Crews used leverage and a water solution to slip her out between the boulders, officials said.
Rescue crews arrived and found the woman wedged between two large boulders on a 50-foot cliff at Pinnacle Peak Park in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Scottsdale Fire Department)
Paramedics treated the woman for dehydration before taking her to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. An update on her condition was not immediately given.
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Firefighters urged hikers to follow a series of safety procedures before venturing into the wilderness.
According to the fire service, walkers should always have a plan and always let others know where they are. Walkers should also always have a charged mobile phone, wear suitable shoes and be hydrated before a walk.
Officials also urged free climbers to always climb with a buddy and never do so alone.
Pinnacle Peak Park is about 150 acres and has a variety of rock climbing routes for different skill levels.