November 9, 2025 25-654 25-43

Climber Ground Fall, Dr. Evil Owens River Gorge (ORG)

At 1255 hours the Team was called to assist a climber who was lowered off the end of their rope approximately 20–25 feet above the ground, resulting in a ground fall on Dr. Evil (5.10a). Rescue base was established at the ORG upper parking lot.

As teams were en route, additional information was obtained including reports that Paradise Fire and Calfire were already on scene. It was also reported that the climber fell onto the belayer, resulting in injuries to both parties but breaking some of the impact of the landing.

As the Team arrived on scene, all fire units were already assisting parties involved back to the rim of the Gorge. Rescue operations had members construct a raising system from the trucks, and all members were placed on standby pending any further assistance needed.

Both subjects and all fire personnel exited the field without incident, and the Team was released.

The operation was terminated at 1442 hours.

IC: Salazar Acting Ops: Salay Responders: Anderson, Arndt, Blackman, Brownlee, Carlson, Case, Gerber, Huizingh, Kaufman, Patterson, Salay, Wallace