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Three Climbers Rescued in Colorado After Nighttime Stranding

4/17/2026

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Rescuers rescued three climbers on April 12 in Eldorado Canyon State Park, Colorado after they became stranded on the Naked Edge route without headlamps.
Rescuers from Rocky Mountain Rescue Group and Boulder Emergency Squad reached the lead climber by 10:30 p.m. after an 8:15 p.m. call.
All three were back at the trailhead by 2:25 a.m., with Boulder County Sheriff's Office urging climbers to carry headlamps, food, and warm clothing.

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Rescuers rescued three climbers on April 12 in Eldorado Canyon State Park, Colorado after they became stranded on the Naked Edge route without headlamps.
Rescuers from Rocky Mountain Rescue Group and Boulder Emergency Squad reached the lead climber by 10:30 p.m. after an 8:15 p.m. call.
All three were back at the trailhead by 2:25 a.m., with Boulder County Sheriff's Office urging climbers to carry headlamps, food, and warm clothing.