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Man rescued after fall at Carr Canyon Waterfall

Posted at 7:27 AM, Aug 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-12 10:27:19-04

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. -- A 39-year-old man had to be rescued Sunday after a fall at the Carr Canyon waterfall.

According to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, deputies and Search & Rescue responded to the emergency call around 3:30 p.m..

Officials say the man fell while about 30 feet and landed in a wash with water. He was hiking along the waterfall trail.

The man was able to be rescued and taken to Canyon Vista Medical Center. Deputies say the man suffered from a possible broken arm, left knee injury and head injury.