Sherri Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 Has this already been posted up here? Wondering if anyone knows the specific area/wall where the rockfall occured; the news article only describes it as "established climbing wall in Tumwater Canyon." Sounds like it resulted in a pretty serious injury. Rockfall Injures Siblings Along Tumwater Canyon Quote
telemarker Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 This happened at Hobo Gulch. I think around the climber's right side of the crag. Quote
montypiton Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 they were reportedly on "Song of the Vulgar Goatmen", Hobo Gulch. rescuers estimated the dislodged rock to be in the neighborhood of 700lb - they used "jaws of life" tool to extricate the girl. injuries to brother and sister include spinal fractures, pelvic fractures, and physicians may not be able to save sister's foot which had been pinned under the block. the lead climber is a paramedic employed by Ballard Ambulance in Wenatchee. Shawn Ballard, the company owner, has served on the board of directors of the Chelan County Mountain Rescue Association for decades, and is keeping the Wenatchee area climbing community apprised of the pair's recovery... I'm guessing this family wouldn't object to folks prayin' for 'em... Quote
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