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Climber hospitalized after falling 50 feet during Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup attempt

Climber hospitalized after falling 50 feet during Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup attempt
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SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — A climber is in the hospital with serious injuries after falling 50 feet during a WURL attempt Friday morning.

Salt Lake County Search and Rescue crews responded to reports of a climber falling approximately 50 feet near Dromedary Peak while attempting the Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup at 9:20 a.m.

Shortly after they were dispatched, both the Department of Public Safety and Life Flight responded. The patient was hoisted by a medic and transported to the search and rescue command area.

After further treatment, they were transported via Life Flight helicopter to a local hospital.

The rescue was completed by 10:21 a.m.