A teenage boy was rescued after falling while climbing rocks beneath the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls on Thursday evening.
Emergency dispatch received a call at approximately 5:23 p.m. reporting the incident. Twin Falls County sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, and a Special Operations Rescue Team responded to the scene, along with search and rescue personnel.
According to the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office, “The boy was climbing on the rocks below the bridge and was conscious and alert.” Responders extracted the youth at approximately 6:30 p.m. and transported him by boat from the area.
The incident underscores the risks associated with recreational climbing in the Snake River Canyon area. The Perrine Bridge, which spans the canyon above Shoshone Falls, is a popular destination for outdoor activities, though climbing below the bridge involves challenging terrain and water hazards.
No additional details about the boy’s condition or the extent of his injuries were immediately available.
What Comes Next
Twin Falls County emergency services continue to monitor conditions in the canyon area. Residents and visitors are reminded to exercise caution when engaging in recreational activities near the bridge and canyon.
For more information on emergency response and public safety in Twin Falls County, visit the Twin Falls County official website.