Honduran man who fell 400 feet down Arizona cliff is rescued
TUCSON, Ariz. – Authorities have rescued an Honduran immigrant who fell about 400 feet down a steep cliff in southern Arizona.
Tohono O’odham police contacted Border Patrol agents at the Three Points Substation on Sunday night about a man in their custody saying his travelling partner was left behind in the Baboquivari Mountains because of a broken ankle.
Tucson Sector agents and an air crew located the man late Monday southwest of Three Points.
Agents were unable to locate a safe approach on foot and determined a hoist extraction was necessary due to the extreme terrain.
They established a command post overnight until a high-altitude aerial rescue could be launched Tuesday morning.
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter lowered a trooper-paramedic who stabilized the unidentified man before transporting him to a hospital.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.