Climber Rescued from High-Elevation Ledge After Helicopter Grounded

Strong winds prevented aerial rescue efforts, forcing crews to conduct an overnight technical extraction of a climber stranded on a narrow ledge at 11,000 feet on Laurel Mountain.

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Climber stranded on 6-inch ledge at 11,000 feet as 46 mph winds ground rescue helicopter

After strong winds grounded rescue helicopters, a climber stranded on a 6-inch ledge at 11,000 feet on Laurel Mountain triggered an overnight technical rescue.

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Climber Rescued from High-Elevation Ledge After Helicopter Grounded

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