Free soloing is just extreme trust-falling with extra steps — and this guy turned it into the world's most dramatic customer-service call.
Climber holds on with one hand and calls 911 with the other
Free climber Thomas Perry found himself stranded on a 20-inch ledge 260 feet up Mount Yonah without a rope, forcing him to call 911 for a rescue that climber Will Roper performed. The incident highlights the risky nature of free soloing but also the importance of knowing when to ask for help.
Source: Climber holds on with one hand and calls 911 with the other — BoingBoing
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