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Climber Rescued After Leg Break Near New River
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- May 31, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
A 23-year-old climber broke his leg near Millers Folly Rapid in West Virginia, sparking a massive, multi-agency rescue operation that took hours and involved specialized rope systems and crews from five fire departments. After being winched down to the railroad tracks, he was swiftly transported by a CSX truck to an ambulance — a testament to the grit of rescue teams and the critical role of emergency services in remote outdoor adventures. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/acc7cf904443d124