Broken leg/ankle in Cristopher Creek
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| Broken leg/ankle in Cristopher Creek | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2021/05/16 |
| Location | Christopher Creek Gorge |
| Severity | Injury |
| Canyoneering-related | Yes |
| SAR involvement | No |
| Navigation problem | No |
| Environmental problem | No |
| Communication problem | No |
| Planning problem | No |
| Skills problem | No |
| Body movement problem | Yes |
| Rigging problem | No |
| Rappel problem | No |
| Insufficient gear | No |
| Gear failure | No |
Summary
While jumping a 15 ft cliff, canyoneer hit small submerged rock. Canyoneer was assisted down canyon to exit trail.
