Technical rescue needed for man who fell down river bluff
MINNEAPOLIS — A man fell down the river bluff near St. Anthony Avenue and East River Parkway in Minneapolis on Saturday afternoon.
Fire crews responded to the scene around 4:20 p.m. and found the man lying on the side of a steep riverbank. The man had injuries.
Fire crews were able to scale the bluffs with a rescue basket and medical equipment. They provided aid and loaded him into the rescue basket.
A boat carrying additional emergency personnel was brought to the spot. Crews then loaded the man onto the boat and he was taken to a nearby boat launch where paramedics were waiting. He was taken to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.
