MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. — El Paso County Search and Rescue rescued a person on the Manitou Incline Friday. According to search and rescue, they were called out at 9:50 a.m.
They say the rescue took about six hours to complete due to the deep snow. Search and rescue also says the person had a medical emergency on the incline.
The person was transferred to an ambulance, their condition is unknown at this time.
The incline, which is a hot attraction in Manitou Springs will also be closed until 6:00 a.m. Monday. Currently, no volunteers are monitoring the entrance, and the traditional system to make a reservation will tell you the same thing.
INCLINE CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY AT 6 A.M. : This sign was just posted at the Manitou Incline entrance just now. At the same time, El Paso County Search and Rescue are conducting a rescue on the Incline. @KOAA pic.twitter.com/vFmFN6lRds
— Carl Winder KOAA 🐢 (@CWinderKOAA) March 15, 2024
The incline is a known training and outdoor attraction but can be dangerous on its own on a good day, not to mention after a record snowfall.
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