BASE Jumper Rescued from Canyon in Utah

A BASE jumper had to be rescued from a canyon near Moab, Utah, and a striking video of the event has circulated on social media this week.

This dramatic footage, captured by Ashley Corbin, shows rescuers arriving on the scene as the jumper, adorned in a rainbow parachute, found himself stuck against the canyon wall in Cane Creek.

According to a post from Grand County Emergency Services, authorities were alerted around 1 p.m. and managed to reach the jumper by 3:15 p.m. as his identity remains undisclosed at this point.

In a follow-up post, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the jumper was safely rescued and received “advanced medical treatment for moderate injuries,” with the operation concluding around 4 p.m.

The video reveals paramedics descending from a helicopter, battling the wind that was tugging at the parachute while they attempted to reach the stuck jumper.

The nearly 20-minute video was first shared on Facebook. A local organization, Utah’s Moab Base Access Chapter, noted that “BASE jumping is legal on Bureau of Land Management land surrounding Moab,” but humorously remarked, “BASE jumping is all fun and games until you hit your talus and need rescue and surgery.”

Moab Base Access expressed gratitude for the “heroic efforts of Grand County Search and Rescue,” particularly acknowledging the four jumpers who were part of the rescue team.

“Similar to mountain biking and climbing, BASE jumping carries a certain level of risk,” the organization added. They mentioned that in the last three years, incidents related to BASE jumping accounted for less than 5 percent of all search and rescue calls in Grand County.

The email from Moab BASE Access highlighted their appreciation for the work that Search and Rescue does for all users of public lands, affirming their commitment to a continued partnership.

In Utah, each county sheriff’s office manages its own search and rescue operations, according to the Utah Search and Rescue Association.

Grand County EMS commented on the public interest the incident drew, noting that it was visible from the city, but reassured that such rescues are standard training for their team.

“It’s a privilege to serve this community alongside such dedicated professionals and ensure the safe return of individuals in need,” they stated.

At this time, the Grand County Sheriff’s Office has not responded to inquiries regarding the incident.