- A father is in critical condition after falling 80 feet while rappelling with his one-year-old child near the Ghost Valley Trailhead in Arizona's Virgin River Gorge.
- The toddler escaped serious harm with minor or no injuries, while the mother suffered hand injuries attempting to grab the rope.
- Emergency responders, including technical rope teams and helicopter crews, spent roughly three hours extricating the victims from the remote canyon.
- The father was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, but authorities have not yet released an update on his condition.
- Beaver Dam Fire Rescue advised outdoor enthusiasts to exercise extreme caution and carefully consider risks when rappelling in remote areas.
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