A daring rescue unfolded earlier this week near Moab, Utah, capturing attention on social media as a BASE jumper was saved from a precarious situation in the canyons.
The dramatic footage, recorded by Danielle Mick, showcases the intense rescue operation on Wednesday. It reveals rescuers reaching the BASE jumper, who was left dangling with a rainbow parachute caught against the rocky face at Kane Creek.
According to Grand County Emergency Services, officers received the call around 1:00 p.m. that afternoon. However, it wasn’t until 3:15 p.m. that they managed to reach the stranded jumper, whose identity remains undisclosed.
Following the rescue, the Grand County Sheriff’s Department posted on Facebook, stating that the BASE jumper was “successfully rescued.” They also reported that the individual received “advanced treatment for moderate injuries” before being lifted from the cliff face to a safe zone around 4:00 p.m.
This gripping incident, showing a BASE jumper’s rescue off a canyon face, is vividly captured in the video footage.
In the shared video, a first responder can be seen descending from a helicopter, battling gusty winds to reach the jumper and the flapping parachute. The rescue video, nearly 20 minutes in length, was initially posted on Facebook, offering viewers a real-time glimpse of the high-stakes operation.
According to Moab BASE Access, Utah Chapter, a 501(c)3 organization, “BASE jumping on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management that surround Moab is legal,” and “BASE jumping is all fun and games until you are smashed up on the talus and need rescue and surgery.” Moab BASE Access did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
A BASE jumper was rescued on Wednesday from the Kane Creek cliff face in Moab, Utah. (Jon G. Fuller/VWPics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Each Utah county’s respective sheriff’s office is responsible for their own search and rescue operations, according to the Utah Search and Rescue Association.
“While yesterday’s incident gained public attention because it was visible from town — these types of rescues are exactly what we train for and do on a pretty regular basis,” wrote Grand County EMS on Facebook. “It’s a privilege to serve this community alongside such dedicated professionals, and to bring people home safely.”
A BASE jumper was rescued in Moab, Utah on Wednesday in this daring shot from the rescue helicopter shared to Facebook by the Grand County Sheriff’s Office. (Grand County Sheriff’s Office)
The Grand County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
