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NoHopeOnlyDeath t1_je08mm4 wrote

My dad was a firefighter in Hamden for 20 years, and participated in MANY stuck hikers on and around West and East Rock parks. Just asked him and he said people had fallen off and survived, but not serious falls from the top that he knew of.

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Legitimate_Egg_2073 t1_je080x1 wrote

No but probably bc the news doesn’t cover those instances.. it I’m sure many people have fallen on various less steep parts, especially while venturing off trails..

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Mountainclimber26 t1_je0fkc4 wrote

Yes. I witnessed a fall of about 40 feet and the person was able to walk away (to the hospital)

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Temporary-Car7981 t1_je3wx6u wrote

Yes, I know someone who did just that. Landed in pine trees and broke dozens of bones. Was found by my friend's dog while hiking.

He lived another decade, and then died recently by suicide. Mental illnesses can be brutal, especially since they interfere with living a normal life. One has to give up many dreams (medical school, career, etc) just to focus on making it through the day.

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Neowwwwww t1_je1frio wrote

Keep me posted. Or Rip

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