Ice climber seriously injured in Alberta Rockies

An ice climber was rescued in Alberta Friday afternoon but not before suffering serious injuries.

Rocky Mountain House RCMP said police received a call around 2:30 p.m. about a fallen ice climber who was in need of help.

The 28-year-old man was found at the south end of Abraham Lake, Alta. — about 130 kilometres west of Rocky Mountain House — after reportedly falling about 12 metres, according to RCMP.

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The man was long line rescued by Alstrom Helicopters, with the help of Rocky Mountain House Search and Rescue, police said.

The man was then taken to a Calgary hospital by STARS Air Ambulance.

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RCMP said the man serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

0:51 Area near Field, B.C., where ice climber was killed by avalanche closed for blasting