Utah Hiker Survives 100s-Foot Fall on 11,700-Foot Peak, Airlifted From Cliff Ledge

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 5

Oct. 26 footage released by Utah authorities shows a female hiker sliding hundreds of feet down Mount Timpanogos and stopping on a narrow cliff ledge before a helicopter hoisted her out.
The fall happened while she was navigating a trail on the 11,700-foot peak after losing her footing, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office.
Search and rescue crews first spotted her from an airplane as teams were being deployed onto the mountain, then brought in the helicopter for the extraction.
Officials said Tuesday that the hiker is recovering well, calling the incident a reminder of how quickly a recreational hike can become life-threatening.

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