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Climber rescued after fall at Red Rock Canyon

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Posted at 5:30 PM, Feb 27, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-27 20:34:25-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Fire & Rescue along with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Search & Rescue team rescued a climber after falling approximately 30 feet on the Angel Face Wall above the White Rock Trail Head about 8:09 a.m.

The trailhead is located off the scenic road at Red Rock Canyon.

After being rescued, authorities say, the person was taken to University Medical Center Trauma with a serious fractured ankle.