We were met with one possibly injured female that had made her way back up to the top of the ravine and were told that there were three more people stuck on a cliff between two rock drop-offs. Visual contact with the persons was made where they were assessed for any life threatening injuries. Thankfully all were in stable and relatively unharmed condition just unable to safely move along the cliffside.
Rope access was established for responders and the stuck persons were assisted to the top of the ravine. All parties were able then to walk out on their own with assistance. Minor cuts and bruising were noted to all parties.
The Adair County E911 center documented 40 minutes from the time of units being dispatched to all persons being been rescued.
In addition to the multiple county responder agencies Campbellsville Fire Rescue was notified to be enroute for technical rescue assistance. I would like to thank the brave girls that made the report, the off-duty firefighter from Lincoln County and the responders for the quick assistance provided.
Mike Keltner
Director,
Adair County Emergency Management