Parent falls more than 70 feet during family’s spring break hike

MOAB, Utah (CNN) – A parent survived a fall of about 70 to 80 feet during a family’s spring break hike in Utah’s Pritchett Canyon on Friday.

One of the children heard the screams and alerted the other parent, according to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities began a search-and-rescue operation.

Responders said they reached the victim using a helicopter and climbing equipment.

The victim was taken to a trauma center in critical condition.

Further information was not available.

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