California climber rescued after falling up to 60 feet at state park
Climber fell from Sentinel Rock on Mount Diablo
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A California climber was rescued at Mount Diablo State Park Monday after falling as much as 60 feet down a cliff, authorities said.
The 19-year-old male, whose name was not immediately released, was climbing Sentinel Rock on Mount Diablo around 4:40 p.m. when he fell between 30 and 60 feet and landed on a ledge, California Highway Patrol’s Golden Gate Division Air Operations said.
He sustained major injuries, officials said without providing further details.
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A CHP helicopter responded to the scene and lowered a San Ramon Valley Fire Helicopter Rescue Technician to help the fallen climber.
The 19-year-old was hoisted off the ledge and into the helicopter before being airlifted to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.
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No update on the climber’s condition was immediately available.
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California State Park Rangers are investigating the incident.