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Stranded climber calls 911 while stuck on ledge more than 200 feet up
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The climber called 911, reporting that he was not injured but needed assistance. Emergency crews used a drone to locate him, finding him 260 feet up the mountain.
A climber was rescued from a mountain face after becoming stranded on a ledge. He had been attempting to free climb when he got stuck, unable to safely move up or down. The climber called 911, reporting that he was not injured but needed assistance. Emergency crews used a drone to locate him, finding him 260 feet up the mountain.
The rescue effort was successful, with the man being brought to safety. The incident occurred on Mount Yonah, with White County Public Safety and Emergency Management involved in the rescue.
Further details of the rescue are available from the agency, which reported on the incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 27, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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