A 46-year-old man was rescued by helicopter after he was trapped for two days behind a waterfall in California.
Ryan Wardwell from Long Beach intended to descend the Seven Teacups waterfalls on Sunday evening. However, he became stranded after the powerful water currents pushed him off his climbing gear, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, which made the announcement on Wednesday.
On Monday, authorities in the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office were informed of a missing individual last seen at the top of the waterfall, who had not made it back to his vehicle.
The California Highway Patrol was called upon and successfully used a helicopter to rescue the climber. Wardwell received treatment for dehydration and minor injuries before being reunited with his family, as police indicated.
“The TCSO Emergency Services Division reminds the public to always be aware of their surroundings and abilities, particularly when dealing with whitewater rivers,” stated a press release. (Tulare County Sheriff’s Office)
“The TCSO Emergency Services Division emphasizes the importance of being conscious of one’s environment and skills, specifically when navigating white-water rivers,” a news announcement asserts.
Earlier this month, a similar incident occurred where rescuers assisted a hiker who had fallen about 25 feet onto rocks at Big Falls, near Forest Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains.
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
