Inspired by 127 hours, a NC man went out to Blue John Canyon and ended up breaking his leg.
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Hiker Breaks Leg in Blue John Canyon
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Hiker Breaks Leg in Blue John Canyon
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Re: Hiker Breaks Leg in Blue John Canyon
I was canyoneering there a few days before this happened. Crazyness.
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That's a great story, the will to survive is pretty amazing.
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Re: Hiker Breaks Leg in Blue John Canyon
"I was actually following my GPS, crawling right on top of my feet print that I had hiked in on," Richards said.
That's awesome.
That's awesome.
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Re: Hiker Breaks Leg in Blue John Canyon
Why someone would need GPS to follow their own literal footprints I don't understand.
I guess all I can say is go prepared and I'm glad this turned out ok.
I guess all I can say is go prepared and I'm glad this turned out ok.
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