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Father and Son Rescued After 13-Hour Ledge Ordeal

2/23/2025

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A father and son endured a harrowing 13-hour ordeal stranded on a ledge in Southern Utah's Red Mountain trail. Their luck turned when they discovered an abandoned backpack filled with emergency supplies from a previous hiker. Thanks to the swift action of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, their dramatic rescue was captured on video, bringing relief to their anxious family.

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Story summary

A father and son endured a harrowing 13-hour ordeal stranded on a ledge in Southern Utah's Red Mountain trail. Their luck turned when they discovered an abandoned backpack filled with emergency supplies from a previous hiker. Thanks to the swift action of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, their dramatic rescue was captured on video, bringing relief to their anxious family.