Death Valley hiker cliffed out after separating from partner to explore "steep and unstable" gully
Park rangers reached the man 40 minutes after sunset, which is currently at 5 p.m., after scaling the steep, loose slope. A rescue helicopter was also dispatched from a nearby naval base, but a hoist was deemed too dangerous due to the risk of winds dislodging rocks above the man.
Park Rangers rescue man stranded in steep gully in Death Valley
Park rangers at Death Valley National Park in California rescued a man who got stranded in a steep and unstable gully, the National Park Service said Sunday. Two Belgian men were on a hike on Wednesday in Mosaic Canyon when they decided to split up,
Stranded, unprepared tourist rescued from canyon in California's Death Valley
The man was "wearing only a t-shirt and carrying no extra clothing, food, or water," the National Park Service said.
Stranded Death Valley National Park Hiker Rescued from Gully
Jan. 15, two men set out to hike in eastern California's Death Valley National Park. The men, both from Belgium, planned to explore the Mosaic Can
Death Valley rangers warning tourists to be careful after rescuing Belgian man
National Park Service rangers rescued a man visiting Death Valley National Park from Belgium after the man went off a main trail into a side canyon.
Death Valley park rangers rescue stranded hiker in steep gully
Park rangers reached the man 40 minutes after sunset with a VX-31 rescue helicopter from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Rangers deemed it too dangerous to hoist the hiker, due to the risk of downdraft winds dislodging loose rocks.
In emergency mission, rangers rescue Death Valley hiker from Belgium
Rangers at Death Valley National Park conducted an emergency rescue mission on Wednesday, successfully removing a hiker who was stuck in Mosaic Canyon, one of the park’s more difficult hikes. Death Valley,
Hiker wanders off alone in Death Valley and gets trapped in steep ravine, officials say
A hiker got stranded in a steep and rocky ravine in California’s Death Valley National Park after going off trail alone, park ...
A Driver’s “Reckless Joyride” Damaged the Eureka Dunes in Death Valley
Park Service officials are seeking public help to catch a driver who damaged the Eureka Valley Sand Dunes shortly after ...
Search is on for person who illegally drove on Death Valley sand dunes
If caught, the off-roader could face fines of up to $25,000 and six months in jail, the National Park Service said.
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