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Parent Falls 70 Feet in Utah Canyon, Critically Injured

4/18/2026

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A parent fell 70 feet in Pritchett Canyon, Utah, during a family hike on April 10.
The family split into two groups.
The trailing adult fell near a cliff edge, triggering a satellite 911 call.
Rescuers described injuries as open fractures and possible internal injuries during a three-hour operation using specialized equipment and cautioned hikers about cliff-edge deception.
The hiker was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.

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Story summary

A parent fell 70 feet in Pritchett Canyon, Utah, during a family hike on April 10.
The family split into two groups.
The trailing adult fell near a cliff edge, triggering a satellite 911 call.
Rescuers described injuries as open fractures and possible internal injuries during a three-hour operation using specialized equipment and cautioned hikers about cliff-edge deception.
The hiker was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.