Keith_Henson Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Army helicopter lifts injured climber off Mount Rainier STACEY MULICK; The News Tribune Published: July 2nd, 2008 07:58 AM | Updated: July 2nd, 2008 11:14 AM An Army Reserve helicopter crew and park rangers helped rescue an injured climber off Mount Rainier this morning. The climber was taken to Madigan Army Medical Center shortly after 7 a.m. for treatment of possible internal injuries, the U.S. Army Reserve reported. The man was injured Tuesday when he fell into a crevasse on the east side of the mountain, the Army reported. He was part of a five-member climbing party. A physician also was in the climbing party. The Army got a call about 9 p.m. Tuesday requesting a helicopter rescue at the first opportunity this morning. The climber was lifted off the mountain using a helicopter hoist. In addition to the helicopter crew, rangers from the National Park Service and a Central Pierce Fire & Rescue paramedic participated in the rescue. The condition of the climber was not known this morning. To see photos of the rescue, go to the Lights & Sirens blog.rescue pictures Edited July 3, 2008 by Keith_Henson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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