Utah County, UT: Woman Falls 60 Feet, Airlifted With Injuries

Utah County, UT – A woman in her late 40s suffered serious injuries Tuesday afternoon after falling approximately 60 feet while rappelling in the Red Ledges area of Diamond Fork Canyon, prompting an emergency response and medical helicopter transport to a nearby hospital.

According to the Utah County Sheriff‘s Office, deputies responded to the popular outdoor recreation area at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, after receiving a report of a rappelling accident involving a female climber.

Authorities described the woman as an experienced climber who was rappelling when she fell approximately 60 feet…

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