A Minnesota man fell and tumbled about 150 feet while hiking at Smith Rock State Park Friday afternoon, prompting a lengthy, technical rope rescue effort that lasted until midnight, authorities said. He was listed in fair condition Saturday at St. Charles Bend, a house supervisor said.
Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Friday, a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Special Services/Search and Rescue deputy was dispatched to the popular hiking and climbing spot on a report of someone yelling, Sgt. Nathan Garibay said.
While responding, more information was provided that helped narrow down the man’s location and indicated that he might be injured. The hiker later was identified as Ian Rapp, 23, of Woodbury, Minnesota.
Shortly before 4 p.m., Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SAR was activated to the scene.