A climber trapped under a 16,000-pound boulder on Mount Hood in Oregon was rescued on Sunday after first responders successfully moved the rock. The Clackamas Fire District responded to a request for assistance from Hoodland Fire at approximately 10:20 a.m. and found the climber pinned beneath the boulder, which had fallen during a minor rockslide. Despite attempts by bystanders to lift the boulder, it remained in place, prompting a complex rescue operation. The climber was conscious and able to communicate, but the severity of their injuries necessitated a specialized response. Rescuers constructed a system to lift the boulder while medical teams prepared for the climber's transport. At around 12:30 p.m., the Technical Rescue Team successfully freed the climber, who was then airlifted to a hospital and is expected to recover.
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Climber Rescued from Beneath 16,000-Pound Boulder on Mount Hood
A climber was rescued from beneath a 16,000-pound boulder on Mount Hood, Oregon, on Sunday. The rescue operation involved multiple agencies and a specialized medical team, and the climber is expected to recover after being transported to a hospital.
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Rescuers free climber trapped beneath 16,000-pound boulder on Oregon's Mount Hood in complex operation
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