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Stranded climber calls 911 while stuck on ledge more than 200 feet up
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points Emergency crews used a drone to locate the climber, finding him 260 feet up the mountain. Further details of the rescue are available from White County Public Safety, who reported the incident on social media.
A climber was rescued from a mountain face after becoming stranded on a ledge. The man had been attempting to free climb when he got stuck, unable to safely move up or down. He called 911 at about 7 p.m.
to report his situation, stating he was not injured but needed assistance. Emergency crews used a drone to locate the climber, finding him 260 feet up the mountain. The rescue effort was successful, with the man being brought to safety.
Further details of the rescue are available from White County Public Safety, who reported the incident on social media.
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Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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