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New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
Skier plummets 1,000 feet down Colorado mountain
A skier was seriously injured after falling 1,000 feet down a Colorado mountain over the weekend as authorities scrambled to respond after numerous 911 callers kept losing a signal. The 29-year-old man was visiting South Arapaho Peak, located approximately 50 miles northwest of Denver, Saturday when he initiated a ski descent of Skywalker Couloir, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. Advertisement The man slipped and fell down the mountain, tumbling approximately 1,000 feet before eventually landing on a nearby slope, deputies said. Due to poor cell reception in the area, 911 calls kept dropping as witnesses scrambled to reach first responders. The numerous calls subsequently led authorities to initially believe there were two emergency situations until a woman hiked to the peak and was able to give the location of the man. The skier was airlifted from the mountain with serious injuries, according to police. Advertisement Due to poor cell reception in the area, 911 calls kept dropping as witnesses scrambled to reach first responders. NikonSteff – Arapaho Glacier, along the route to South Arapaho Peak in Colorado. bwolski – 'This incident highlights the limitations of cell service in remote areas and underscores the importance of carrying a Personal Locator Beacon when engaging in backcountry recreation,' the department said. Advertisement An update regarding the skier's condition was not immediately available. The Boulder County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Fox News
a day ago
- Fox News
Skier plummets 1,000 feet down mountain
A skier was seriously injured after falling 1,000 feet down a Colorado mountain over the weekend as authorities scrambled to respond after numerous 911 callers kept losing a signal. The 29-year-old man was visiting South Arapaho Peak, located approximately 50 miles northwest of Denver, Saturday when he initiated a ski descent of Skywalker Couloir, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. The man slipped and fell down the mountain, tumbling approximately 1,000 feet before eventually landing on a nearby slope, deputies said. Due to poor cell reception in the area, 911 calls kept dropping as witnesses scrambled to reach first responders. The numerous calls subsequently led authorities to initially believe there were two emergency situations until a woman hiked to the peak and was able to give the location of the man. The skier was airlifted from the mountain with serious injuries, according to police. "This incident highlights the limitations of cell service in remote areas and underscores the importance of carrying a Personal Locator Beacon when engaging in backcountry recreation," the department said. An update regarding the skier's condition was not immediately available. The Boulder County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Man who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the River Lee in Cork city named locally
A MAN who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the River Lee in Cork city has been named locally. The tragic incident happened on one of the hottest days of the year after Advertisement The dead man has been named locally as Luke Hyde, 30s, who lived in the city at Wolfe Tone Street. The two men entered the river near Pope's Quay shortly after 7pm. Shortly afterwards Hyde got into difficulty as he got caught up in a His pal managed to get out of the water and began calling for help. Advertisement Read more in News He bravely grabbed a life buoy and returned to the water to try to save Hyde. The incident was witnessed by many people who were out enjoying the evening sunshine and the emergency services were alerted. He was examined at the scene by paramedics before being taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution. Advertisement Most read in Irish News An Hyde's body was recovered following a major search of the river and shoreline close to where the Lee enters the sea. TRAGIC EVENT The body was taken to The local coroner has been notified by gardai who are treating the incident as a tragic event. Advertisement As the May bank holiday weekend approaches, Water Safety Ireland, the Coast Guard, and the WATER SAFETY WARNING The organisations recommend that all boats and watercraft, including kayaks and canoes, be thoroughly inspected and maintained after the winter season. This includes servicing engines and ensuring all equipment, especially lifejackets, are in good condition. The advice is that when using a boat or other water vessel to always wear a lifejacket and carry reliable communication devices, such as a VHF radio and ideally a Personal Locator Beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, with a mobile phone in a waterproof case as a backup. It is also important to notify someone about planned routes and expected return times. Advertisement The water safety organisations say that for water-based activities it is important to always have a means to communicate distress effectively: to check environmental conditions (weather and tides) using available information sources before your trip and to seek help immediately if you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast, or think they are in trouble, by using Marine VHF channel 16 or dialling 112 and asking for the Coast Guard. Swimmers also should be aware water temperatures remain cold at this time of year, so consider wearing a wetsuit to stay warm, acclimatise to the water slowly, wear a bright swimming cap and consider using a tow float to enhance your visibility and never swim alone always ensuring activity is monitored by a companion. 'FLOAT TO LIVE' Linda-Gene Byrne, RNLI Water Safety Lead says: "It's great to see that water and beach leisure time has increased over the years as people enjoy the water. However our research shows that 36 per cent of people don't know what to do if they get into trouble in the water. "The RNLI is reminding everyone to remember Float To Live if they find themselves in trouble in water by tilting your head back with ears submerged and try to relax and control your breathing. Use your hands to help you stay afloat. Then, once you are through the initial shock, call for help or swim to safety if you can." Advertisement If you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast, or think they are in trouble, use Marine VHF channel 16 or Dial 112 and ask for the Coast Guard. 1 Luke Hyde died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the River Lee Credit: Getty Images - Getty
