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SNOWBIRD — A climber was hospitalized after surviving a fall of over 20 feet, police said on Sunday night.
Lt. Brian Lohrke of the Unified Police Department said a 34-year-old man was ice climbing in the Snowbird area when he fell about 20-30 feet.
Police said the climber nicked his artery, and a nurse who was climbing with him was able to aid him until medical crews arrived.
The climber was taken to a local hospital. Police said he was in good condition.
The identity of the injured man was not disclosed.