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Rocky Mountain National Park
Incident on Longs Peak-July 24, 2009
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Date: July 24, 2009
Contact: Kyle Patterson, 970-586-1363
This morning, a 64 year old male from Estes Park, Colorado, fell approximately 10 feet in the “Trough” area of Longs Peak. He suffered a head laceration, an ankle injury, numerous abrasions and is complaining of back pain. A hiker reported this incident at noon to a park ranger who was on a backcountry patrol in the Boulderfield area of Longs Peak. The ranger reached the victim at 12:50 p.m. With assistance from the ranger, the patient was able to get to the “Ledges” which is at the base of the “Trough.” Another park ranger reached the patient at 5:00 p.m.
The patient, his friend, and two rangers reached the Agnes Vaille Shelter which is located at 13,150 feet, near the Keyhole, at around 6:00 p.m. A litter crew of park staff is making their way to the scene. The patient may be flown out tomorrow based on weather conditions and nightfall. The group will likely spend the night in the Boulderfield area at roughly 12,760 feet.
To see recent photos of the “Trough” and the “Ledges” can be found on the park’s website, click :
Update:
The patient was flown from the Boulderfield at approximately 7:30 p.m. and taken to Estes Park Medical Center.
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Did You Know?
Daily during the summer, Rocky's custodial crew cleans 102 toilets in comfort stations at trailheads and along roads. They also clean around 100 toilets in campground comfort stations, 30 visitor center toilets, and 35 toilets for park staff. That's 267 toilets cleaned every day of the summer!
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Last Updated: July 25, 2009 at 12:43 EST |
