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Climber rescued after getting trapped on rope in Murcia mountains
Climber rescued after getting stuck mid-descent in Murcia mountains
Photo Credit: 112 Emergency Services Region of Murcia
Emergency services were quick on their feet to rescue a woman trapped in the mountains of Las Casicas, a village in the municipality of Fortuna. The woman, a climber, was successfully rescued after being trapped at a height of 30 metres.
A rope rescue, carried out in record time
First responders received a 112 Emergency Coordination Centre alert at 6:50pm, detailing that a climber had gotten stuck on her rope during a descent and could not come down on her own. After receiving the call, officials jumped into action to rescue her, deploying a helicopter from the General Directorate of Citizen Security and Emergencies, with firefighters and rescuers from the Fire and Rescue Consortium of the Region of Murcia on board.
When the rescue team arrived, they found the woman suspended on the rock face some 30 metres high, having gotten stuck while she was rappelling down the side. From the top of the rock, specialists carried out an intervention and were able to descend to the trapped climber to assist her and ensure a safe descent.
Overall, the rescue was speedy and successful, and the climber was lowered back down to safety in good condition, with no need for medical intervention after the incident.
Another incident shows the speedy response of Murcia Emergency Services
Earlier this month, on Saturday, April 11, emergency services also acted quickly to rescue another hiker, this time in the Sierra Espuña mountain range of the Region of Murcia. The hiker, a 52-year-old man, had suffered a fall that caused a knee injury, and also required a helicopter to bring him to safety.
In this case, the hiker himself had been able to contact emergency services and inform them that he was no longer able to walk. The incidents highlight the importance of having communication when carrying out recreational sports in the Region of Murcia, including climbing.
The quick rescue and treatment of the injured man, as well as the trapped hiker, is yet another example of Murcia’s emergency responders leaping into action to ensure residents’ safety and carry out quick interventions.