Clear Creek Canyon Rescue

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At 09:57 on June 5th, 2021 Jeffcom (Central Fire Dispatch (CNF) dispatched Golden Fire Department to responded to Hwy. 6 in the Clear Creek Canyon on the east side of Tunnel No. 2 for a steep slope rescue. Crews arrived and found two climbers that were injured and needed to be rescued, and requested mutual-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue for tech rescue and a chopper go. Crews worked several hours to move the two patients off the mountain using a technical rope rescue system and Tower 21. One victim was transported by Flight for Life and the other by Stadium Medical. Hwy. 6 in the Clear Creek Canyon was closed from the month of the canyon to Hwy. 119 for several hours. Additional information provided by Golden Fire Department

Units on Scene:

Golden: Battalion 22, Tower 21 & Rescue 21

West Metro: District 1, SAM 2, Engine 6, Rescue 10, Air 10 & Truck 14

Stadium Medical: Medic 21 & Medic 23

Jefferson County Sheriff, Golden Police Department, Flight For Life, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Department of Transportation & Jefferson County Open Space Park Rangers

Photo courtesy of Golden Fire Department

Photo courtesy of Golden Fire Department

Photo courtesy of Golden Fire Department

Photo courtesy of Golden Fire Department

Photo courtesy of Golden Fire Department

Photo courtesy of Golden Fire Department