Cambridge Man Seriously Injured In Fall While Rock Climbing In NH

CAMBRIDGE, MA — A Cambridge man was seriously injured in a fall from a cliff in Albany, New Hampshire Friday evening, New Hampshire Fish & Game said in a news release.

Jiwon Han, 25, was climbing an unnamed route to the right of the Mithras path with a group of friends near Sundown Ledge and the Boulder Loop Trail around 7:30 p.m. when a piece of bolted protection was released, causing him to fall 20 feet, officials said.

Both of his legs were seriously injured, according to officials.

Rescuers were able to stabilize Han at the scene before he was taken to the hospital for further treatment, officials said.

Officials suggest outdoors enthusiasts purchase a Hike Safe card at www.wildnh.com/safe, which will ensure you are not liable to repay rescue costs if you need to be rescued.