Crews Rescue Injured Hiker from Cliff at N. Iowa Park

Tools

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Sep 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM CST

Story Updated: Sep 25, 2009 at 9:32 AM CST

OTHO (AP) - Authorities say a hiker was injured after falling off a cliff at Dolliver Memorial State Park near Otho in north central Iowa

Officials say Robin Morandi, of Lehigh, slipped on some moss-covered rocks and fell about 20 feet onto a ledge on Thursday.

The ledge is the end of a rugged trail, across a rocky creek bed and up a rock wall about 12 feet tall.

Officials say Morandi used his cell phone to call a relative, who called for help.

Otho Fire Chief Marty Smith says crews couldn't see Morandi and found him by listening for his moans.

The Fort Dodge fire department brought special rope equipment to get Morandi down the cliff. He was taken to a Fort Dodge hospital with head and shoulder injuries.

Next Article Vote 2012: Rick Santorum Wins Minnesota, Colorado, Non-Binding Missouri

Conversation Guidelines

Be Kind

Don't use abusive, offensive, threatening, racist, vulgar or sexually-oriented language.
Don't attack someone personally. Keep it civil and be responsible.

Share Knowledge

Be truthful. Share what you know and what you are passionate about.
What more do you want to learn? Keep it simple.

Stay focused

Promote lively and healthy debate. Stay on topic. Ask questions and give feedback on the story's topic.

Report Trouble

Help us maintain a quality comment section by reporting comments that are offensive. If you see a comment that is offensive, or you feel violates our guidelines, simply click on the "x" to the far right of the comment to report it.

read the full guidelines here »

Commenting will be disabled on stories dealing with the following subject matter: Violent crime, sexual abuse, Amber Alerts, Operation Quickfinds and suicides.