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Mount Hood Rescue: Climber Freed from Massive Boulder
27 May
Summary
- Climber trapped under 16,000-pound boulder on Mount Hood.
- Technical rescue team used lifting systems to free the climber.
- Injured climber airlifted and is expected to recover.
A climber found themselves in a perilous situation on Sunday near Mount Hood, Oregon, when they became pinned beneath a colossal 16,000-pound boulder following a minor rockslide. Bystanders attempted an immediate rescue but were unable to move the immense weight.
Technical rescue teams were deployed and worked diligently to free the injured climber. Amid challenging conditions, they engineered a system to lift the boulder while simultaneously arranging for specialized medical support via helicopter.
Approximately two hours after the rescue operation began, the climber was successfully extricated from beneath the boulder. They were swiftly transported by helicopter to a local hospital for treatment and are reportedly expected to make a full recovery.
