Thrilling BASE Jumper Rescue in Moab, Utah: A Daring Cliffside Operation
A thrilling video of a BASE jumper being rescued in the canyons near Moab, Utah, was shared on social media. The video captured the intense moment when rescuers saved the BASE jumper with a rainbow parachute stuck on the canyon face at Kane Creek. Grand County Emergency Services received a call around 1 p.m. and reached the BASE jumper at 3:15 p.m. The jumper, who remains unidentified, was successfully rescued and received advanced treatment for moderate injuries before being hoisted from the cliff face to a landing zone.
In the video, a first responder descended from a helicopter to reach the stranded jumper as the wind whipped the snagged parachute along the canyon face. The daring rescue, which lasted nearly 20 minutes, was originally shared on Facebook. Moab BASE Access, Utah Chapter, confirmed that BASE jumping on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management surrounding Moab is legal but emphasized the risks involved in the activity.
Moab BASE Access expressed gratitude to Grand County Search and Rescue for their heroic efforts in rescuing the BASE jumper. The organization highlighted the high-risk nature of BASE jumping and acknowledged the importance of search and rescue operations in ensuring the safety of outdoor enthusiasts in public lands. Each Utah county's sheriff's office is responsible for conducting search and rescue operations, with Grand County EMS emphasizing the regularity of such rescues and the dedication of the professionals involved.
The Grand County Sheriff's Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The successful rescue of the BASE jumper serves as a reminder of the risks associated with extreme sports and the crucial role of search and rescue teams in ensuring the safety of outdoor enthusiasts in challenging environments.