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Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, Inc. (RMRG) is an all-volunteer organization trained and equipped for search and rescue on mountainous terrain in all weather conditions. Founded in 1947, we are Boulder County's primary mountain rescue agency, but upon request also assist other mountain rescue teams outside the county. We also provide outdoor recreation safety education and disaster response services. RMRG is a non-profit IRS 501(c)3 organization and we do not charge for our services.

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Rescue of an injured rock climber, Eldorado Canyon

Dave Christenson

Vertical evacuation of injured party

Vertical evacuation of injured party

At 2:40 p.m. Friday, May 12, Boulder County Communications Center notified RMRG and partner agencies of an injured climber on the Bastille cliff formation in Eldorado Canyon State Park. Rescuers responded to the scene and deployed to the top of the cliff to prepare an evacuation. Rescuers completed a vertical evacuation down the north face of the Bastille to an ambulance on the road immediately below.

The injured party was wearing a helmet which was damaged by the accident. The individual was "leading" at the time of the accident. RMRG wishes the injured party a full and speedy recovery.

More photos:

Looking down from the brake station at the top of the Bastille. Patient in the litter, top middle.

Looking down from the brake station at the top of the Bastille. Patient in the litter, top middle.

Higher on the evacuation

Higher on the evacuation

Evacuation nearing the road below (foreground)

Evacuation nearing the road below (foreground)

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