TERREBONNE, OR -- A 14-year-old from Terrebonne was rescued after a 20' fall at Smith Rock State Park, Saturday evening. Just before 8 p.m., the victim’s friend called 911 to report he had fallen into a canyon while climbing on rocks in the northeast area of the park. His injuries were non-life threatening, but Search and Rescue responded to pull him out.
Just after dark, a team of more than a dozen, using head lamps and flashlights, set up a rope rescue system. At about 10:45, he was hoisted out of the canyon and turned over to his waiting father.
The Sheriff’s Office says the fall was likely the result of carelessness. The two boys had been scrambling on rocks in an area of vertical rock faces without any climbing equipment, training or experience.
