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Climbers Face Stuck Ropes in Black Velvet Canyon (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Clark County, Nevada – Las Vegas Metro Search and Rescue crews managed two distinct operations on Friday, April 3, spanning 60 miles of rugged desert terrain. A pair of climbers required assistance in the evening after ropes snagged during a descent in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, while earlier in the day, a family of four wandered off course at Valley of Fire State Park.[1][2] Helicopters played a pivotal role in both cases, enabling swift extractions without any reported injuries.
Climbers Face Stuck Ropes in Black Velvet Canyon
The first incident unfolded around 9 p.m. in Black Velvet Canyon, part of the expansive Red Rock area west of Las Vegas. The two climbers had veered onto the canyoneering route known as “Epinephrine Error” by mistake while descending. As they prepared for one of the final rappels, their ropes became irretrievably stuck, leaving them unable to proceed safely.[1]
They promptly dialed 911, alerting Metro Search and Rescue. AIR3, the department’s helicopter, transported a trained rescuer along with a volunteer possessing deep canyoneering expertise to the remote site. The team positioned themselves near the stranded pair and guided them back up the ropes to a suitable extraction point. Subsequent lifts by AIR3 brought out the climbers and rescuers in separate maneuvers under nighttime conditions.[2]
Family Strays Off Path Near Fire Wave Trail
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-04-06 20:01:00
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