Image Credit: FACEBOOK/Duchesne County Sheriff's Office
April 07, 2023 - 7:00 PM
A young woman survived a climbing disaster in Utah after she was pushed to safety from a falling ice column.
“One climber pushed their fellow female climber, age 21, out of the way, which probably saved her life,” according to a facebook post from the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office.
But it was not a happy ending for the other climber, who was 41.
“Unfortunately, the climber that pushed her fellow climber out of the way of the falling ice was trapped underneath two huge blocks of ice and did not survive,” the post says. “Our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends.”
The two women were climbing with a 34-year-old man at Raven Falls in Duchesne County near Indian Canyon. The ice column fractured upon impact which caused him to fall approximately 40 feet. He was rescued by helicopter with serious injuries. His current condition is unknown.
The younger woman, after getting pushed to safety, was able to climb down and then drive to Duchesne City where she called 9-1-1.
“Our sincere condolences to all effected by this tragedy, to the family of this brave, courageous woman who lost her life while saving another. We hope that all may find comfort and all the warm support will prevail over your hearts while mourning the loss of your loved one.”
Image Credit: FACEBOOK/Duchesne County Sheriff's Office
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