Incident:Broken Leg in Frye Creek Canyon (S 2022/04/24

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Incident:Broken Leg in Frye Creek Canyon (S 2022/04/24
Date 2022/04/24
Location Frye Creek Canyon (S
Severity Injury
Canyoneering-related
Yes
SAR involvement
No
Navigation problem
No
Swift water problem
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[edit]

Experienced canyoneer used fixed handline in middle section as a "controlled slide". He stopped at the end of the rope, then continued to slide the rest of the way. His foot got caught on an un-seen edge twisting it. He was able to continue on, painfully finishing the canyon with the help of his friend. It was later found that his fibula was broken, just above his ankle.

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