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.

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