A father and son were rescued from a steep ravine near Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis after becoming stranded on a slippery rock ledge during a hike.
Minneapolis firefighters were called at about 5.20pm to the area of 48th Street and Minnehaha Avenue, south of the falls, after reports that two people were trapped below a trail.
The pair were found between 75ft and 100ft beneath the trail on a steep section of rock. Fire officials said they were unable to climb either up or down the cliff safely.
Technical rescue operation at Minnehaha Falls
The Minneapolis Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team established a rope system before descending into the ravine with specialist equipment.
Firefighters secured the father and son in rescue harnesses and lifted them back to the top one at a time, bringing both men to stable ground.
The department did not disclose how the pair reached the ledge or how long they had been stranded before the emergency call was made.
The rescue was completed safely and no injuries were reported.
