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Story summary
- The climber fell 30 feet on a Colorado mountainside, prompting a firefighter rescue operation.
- Crews responded to North Cheyenne Cañon at 2:17 p.m. on Monday, building a rope system.
- A drone team helped identify the route, with whole blood staged in case it was needed.
- The climber was airlifted to a hospital.
- Authorities cited gear failure and not wearing a helmet, urging safety equipment and climbing with a partner.
