Who: A 26-year-old man
Where: Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona
His mistake: None here. Just bit off something bigger than he can chew
What happened: A man was free climbing a section of the mountain. He was not using ropes, but it is unclear if he was wearing a helmet. During his ascent, the man lost his grip and fell 25 feet to the ground.
He suffered serious compound fractures to both of his legs. Rescuers were able to reach the man in about three minutes. They used a system of ropes to safely rescue the man and hoist him into a chopper. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. It is unclear if the man was climbing alone or who reported the incident.
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