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Back to EpisodesBoy Falls 30 Feet from Chairlift, Airlifted to Hospital
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An eight-year-old boy fell thirty feet from a chairlift at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, prompting a helicopter rescue. The Lake Valley Fire Protection District responded, with officials citing the boys young age and fall height for the air transport. No details on his condition or hometown have been released. Chairlift falls are rare, with nearly ninety percent due to human error. This incident underscores the importance of safety rules on lifts, especially with children.
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