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Residents call for Iron County to clear thick debris that could cause flooding

What happened

Residents in Cedar City's Flying El Ranches subdivision are calling on Iron County to clear debris in Coal Creek Wash that could cause flooding, citing past flooding in 2021 and ongoing concerns about sediment buildup. A 20-year-old woman was rescued after falling 100 feet near Red Hollow in Iron County, sustaining a head injury and being transported by helicopter to a hospital.

Timeline

  1. KJZZ Residents call for Iron County to clear thick debris that could cause flooding
  2. KUTV 2News Residents call for Iron County to clear thick debris that could cause flooding
  3. KUTV 2News (YouTube) Residents call for Iron County to clear thick debris that could cause flooding
  4. KSL Woman rescued after 100-foot fall near Red Hollow in Iron County
  5. KSL Hiker hospitalized after falling estimated 100 feet in Iron County
  6. KJZZ 20-year-old hiker rescued after 100-foot fall near Red Hollow viewpoint
  7. KUTV 2News 20-year-old hiker rescued after 100-foot fall near Red Hollow viewpoint
  8. ABC 4 Hiker rescued after falling 100 feet off trail near Cedar City
  9. St George News (Washington County) Iron County's ropes team rescues 20-year-old woman who fell from hiking trail

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