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Base jumper recovering from minor injuries after being rescued in Squamish

BY , Nov 23, 2020 8:16 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

A base jumper is recovering from minor injuries after being rescued from the face of the Stawamus Chief in Squamish on the weekend.

BC Emergency Health Services says the call came Saturday afternoon and search and rescue crews flew to the top of the mountain to begin a highly technical rope rescue in the dark.

The man's sail got caught after he jumped, causing him to collide with the mountain's west face, where he was able to tie himself to a tree and call for help.

Rescuers descended and reached the man, securing him in a harness before lowering him to the ground.

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