Utah Teen Rescued after Slip Near Waterfall

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Authorities say a Utah teenager escaped more serious injury by grabbing an improvised rope as he fell near a waterfall. Utah County Sheriff's Sgt. Spencer Cannon says the 17-year-old boy latched onto a garden hose after slipping near Bridal Veil Falls on Wednesday. Cannon says he fell about 6 feet (2 meters) and hit his head, but the rope prevented him from tumbling farther down the cliff. Rescue teams hoisted the teen from the cliff. He was transported to a Provo hospital. Cannon says the boy was climbing up the falls with a group of teens. He says people hiking or climbing in the mountains should always have the proper training and gear. All contents © copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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