Youth, 20, Has "Significant Injuries" In Fall Onto Rocks While Boulder Climbing At Mowbray Mountain

  • Sunday, July 19, 2015

A 20-year-old male suffered "significant injuries" on Sunday while boulder climbing on Mowbray Mountain.

At 12:15 p.m., a 911 call was made reporting a high fall at Terrace Falls (644 Montlake Road).

The Mowbray Mountain Fire Department responded to the scene and hiked back to the scene. Firefighters reported that due to the extent of the injuries it would require additional manpower to carry the injured youth out of the woods.

Sequoyah Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene with additional manpower to assist Mowbray VFD.

According to fire officials, the young man was climbing the large boulders at Terrace Falls with friends when he lost his grip and fell 20-30 feet below hitting the rocks. He was to be transported to Erlanger Hospital by Hamilton County EMS.

Breaking News
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 4/18/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ALLEN, CHARLES MILLARD 315 E BENNETT ST WESTPORT, 47283 Age at Arrest: 44 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff Booked for Previous ... more

Lee Baseball To Host Military Appreciation Day
Lee Baseball To Host Military Appreciation Day
  • 4/17/2024

Lee University baseball coach Mark Brew, his staff and players have once again joined with local businesses and the Cleveland community to host the annual Military Appreciation Day on Saturday ... more

Red Bank Continuing Mission To Care For Neglected Cemeteries
  • 4/17/2024

Red Bank is continuing the mission to care for once forgotten and neglected cemeteries in the city. A cemetery citizens’ advisory board was formed last year to rehabilitate the small Red Bank ... more