(PALMER LAKE, Colo.) — The Palmer Lake Firefighters Association reported that its crew, along with the El Paso County Search and Rescue Team, conducted a high-angle rescue of two 14-year-old boys at the Palmer Lake Reservoir Trail near Balanced Rock on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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Courtesy: Palmer Lake Firefighters Association -
Courtesy: Palmer Lake Firefighters Association -
Courtesy: Palmer Lake Firefighters Association -
Courtesy: Palmer Lake Firefighters Association -
Courtesy: Palmer Lake Firefighters Association -
Courtesy: Palmer Lake Firefighters Association -
Courtesy: Palmer Lake Firefighters Association -
Courtesy: Palmer Lake Firefighters Association
Rescuers began their ascent to the boys’ location, about 520 feet above the trailhead, around 5:45 p.m. By 7:20 p.m., the boys were securely anchored, harnessed, and preparing for the descent.
AMR was on scene for 5 1/2 hours to provide medical assistance. Around 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, the Palmer Lake Firefighters Association reported the boys were safely reunited with their mothers.