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Colorado Springs crews rescue a climber from Garden of the Gods

The climber was found roughly 75 feet up on the rocks without climbing gear or protection, according to the Colorado Springs Fire Department.
Colorado Springs crews rescue a climber from Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods rescue 5-26-25
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Fire Department is working to rescue a climber at Garden of the Gods.

In a post on X at 9:21 p.m. Monday, the department said the climber was found roughly 75 feet up on the rocks without climbing gear or protection.

The climber, who was only identified as a male, is not injured.

CSFD said crews have spent the last hour setting up a rope system to safely bring the male down. In the post, the department shared a photo of one of the rescuers.

Garden of the Gods rescue 5-26-25
Pictured: A rescuer working to reach a climber at Garden of the Gods

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