October 15, 2023 in Regional, Top Stories

MAN RESCUED AFTER FALLING 90 FEET FROM CLIFF IN POLK COUNTY

Emergency responders yesterday went to the bluffs on Gee Creek in Polk County to rescue a man who fell 90 feet.

Officials say seven teams from 14 area agencies responded to help extricate him.

Four technical rope-lowering systems had to be set up to lower him down the steep incline.

Authorities say there were 49 people involved in the rescue. Another 14 helped support the technical teams.

The man rescued was taken to an area trauma center for treatment.

Officials did not release any further information, including the identity of the male rescued.



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