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Every year, park rangers and search and rescue (SAR) personnel respond to approximately 250 emergency incidents in Zion National Park. In an effort to prevent these emergencies, the park will post certain incidents on this blog with the hope that everyone can learn from these experiences.

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Pine Creek Swimming Hole Injury

June 17, 2016 Posted by: Zion National Park

A 46 year old male, heavily intoxicated, had jumped from a cliff into a swimming hole, injured his knee and was unable to move.

Search and Rescue, Jumping Injury, Pine Creek , Swimming Hole
 

Last updated: June 30, 2019

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