On Jan. 15, 2021 at approximately 2:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain House RCMP received a call of a fallen ice climber who was in need of medical assistance. 

An SOS beacon was received locating the fallen ice climber at the south end of Abraham Lake. The climber fell approximately 12 meters.

Multiple groups helped in the rescue including The RCMP, EMS, Search and Rescue (SAR), STARS air ambulance and Alstrom Helicopters. 

The 28 year old injured male was long line rescued from his location by Alstrom Helicopters, with the assistance of Rocky Mountain House SAR. STARS was waiting nearby and further transported the injured male to a Calgary hospital.

The rescued male suffered serious but non life threatening injuries as a result of his fall.

photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain House RCMP