The hiker fell into Pine Creek Canyon in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 28
NEED TO KNOW
- A hiker fell over 40 feet into the Pine Creek Canyon in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb 28
- The fall resulted in “severe head and back injuries” and authorities noted that the hiker’s helmet “likely” saved their life
- The man was rescued in a 7 hour mission and transferred to the hospital
A hiker is recovering after falling around 40 to 50 feet into the Pine Creek Canyon in Las Vegas.
On Monday, March 2, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issued a press release stating that they were alerted to an injured climber at around 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28.
The individual, who hasn’t been named, was located on the Dream Safari route on Dark Shadows Wall in Pine Creek…