Wolfe County Search & Rescue: Life Saving Stories

Rescue at Tower Rock


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Climber Jean Kang recounts a harrowing night last May on Tower Rock, when a sudden 20‑foot fall on Caver's Route left her stranded on a narrow ledge more than 100 feet above the ground. Team member Brad Newnam scaled the cliff to reach her, treating serious injuries while maintaining communication, managing rope systems, and preparing a high‑stakes transition into the Stokes basket. Brad guided Jean over the jagged cliff edge, while team members below lowered her safely to the ground and then carried her out to an ambulance. It's a powerful story the team will never forget — and the beginning of a recovery journey that took many months.

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