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majid_sabet


Jul 18, 2013, 4:11 AM
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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, Maine — A rock climbing guide on Mount Desert Island suffered multiple traumatic injuries when he fell 40 feet on the eastern side of Champlain Mountain, a park ranger said Wednesday.

http://bangordailynews.com/...r-injured-in-acadia/


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This is not turning into a good year for climbers in Acadia. Frown
Hope the climber turns out okay / recovers quickly.


Gmburns2000


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sbaclimber wrote:
This is not turning into a good year for climbers in Acadia. Frown
Hope the climber turns out okay / recovers quickly.

or guides for that matter.

Here's hoping he recovers well.


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sbaclimber wrote:
This is not turning into a good year for climbers in Acadia. Frown
Hope the climber turns out okay / recovers quickly.

Frown

I hope he recovers quickly.


fitzontherocks


Jul 18, 2013, 10:36 PM
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Wow. 14 responders in that photo alone.


majid_sabet


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fitzontherocks wrote:
Wow. 14 responders in that photo alone.

in night time it may go up to 22 people


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Any chance someone could post the details? I'm tired of "signing" up for websites to get basic content.


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