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2 Climbers Rescued From Mountain Near Silverthorne

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (AP) - Two climbers had to be rescued by helicopter after they got stuck climbing a mountain north of Silverthorne without the proper equipment.

The two climbers got stuck at about 12,000 feet on Monday. One of the men was able to call for help using a cell phone.

According to the Summit Daily News, neither man was injured.

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