August 5, 2022

Climber rescued after slipping from safety harness

A climber doing tree work was rescued in a Las Vegas neighborhood after slipping from a safety harness while suspended 35 feet in the air August 5, 2022.

Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and crews from Clark County and North Las Vegas fire departments responded.

The arborist was rescued without serious injuries within 20 minutes and was taken to a hospital to be evaluated, according to a KSNV News 3 television report.

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