Hiker Rescued from Waterfall Gully | Colorado Springs News

A hiker tumbled down a waterfall in Chaffee County, Colorado, suffering a serious leg injury during a sudden storm. Rescue teams rappelled down, hoisted the injured person and a paramedic to safety, then used a specialized basket and wheel system to extract them from the treacherous canyon. The companion had wisely retreated after spotting danger signs, but the fallen hiker was stranded in a fast-flowing gully. After being stabilized and transported to a safer spot, they drove themselves to the hospital — a sobering reminder that even familiar trails can turn deadly when weather turns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5657fb6be636146