Climber injured: Man falls from rock face at Ravens Roost, flown to U.Va.

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A 40-year-old man was airlifted to the University of Virginia Medical Center on Monday night after plunging more than 60 feet while climbing the rock base leading to Ravens Roost Overlook on the Blue Ridge ...

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Rachel

Stuarts Draft, VA

That was my dad. He could have been killed because of falty climbing gear. He broke his pelvis and phemur. He fractured a couple of ribs. He had to get a metal rod put in his leg. He is still recovering. His name is Jon.

Rachel

Stuarts Draft, VA

oh and he's 41 thank you very much Roboblogger and dont act like you know him cuz u dont

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