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Climber falls 60 feet in Diamond Fork Canyon; airlifted to trauma center

By Utah News Staff · November 10, 2026 · 1 min read
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Climber falls 60 feet in Diamond Fork Canyon; airlifted to trauma center
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A climber sustained critical injuries after falling approximately 60 feet while rappelling in Diamond Fork Canyon on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. The individual was stabilized by emergency crews and airlifted to a trauma center.

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  • A climber fell about 60 feet while rappelling in Diamond Fork Canyon on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.
  • Spanish Fork Ambulance crews arrived at the scene around 12:50 p.m. Tuesday.
  • The patient sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to a trauma center by AirLife Utah.
  • Multiple agencies, including Utah County Sheriff Search and Rescue, assisted in the coordination of the rescue.

An adult climber sustained critical injuries after falling approximately 60 feet while rappelling in Utah County's Diamond Fork Canyon on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, according to Spanish Fork Fire & EMS.

Spanish Fork Ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene at approximately 12:50 p.m. Tuesday.

Upon arrival, emergency crews provided medical care and stabilized the patient. According to Spanish Fork Fire & EMS, the patient was then transferred to AirLife Utah and flown to an area trauma center for further treatment.

Spanish Fork Fire & EMS noted that their thoughts are with the patient and their loved ones. The agency credited Utah County Sheriff Search and Rescue, the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, Central Utah 911, and AirLife Utah for assisting and coordinating during the incident.

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