Two climbers reported stranded on rock after rainstorm
RMRU
was called out to Humber Park after an unexpected
thunderstorm. Two climbers had set out to climb
Tahquitz Rock and failed to meet their wives at
Humber Park at their pre-arranged time. The
Sheriff was contacted and RMRU was dispatched.
Since
the wives were unaware as to their husbands
intended route on the rock, four teams set out to
surround the rock and cover all exits.
At
8:00 p.m., the two gentlemen walked out. The
lightning had put up quite a show and they had
taken cover until it was over. They were quite
happy to see us but also a little embarrassed.
Their first response was, "What will is cost
us?" They were relieved to find out that we
were a volunteer service.
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