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rwaltermyer


Aug 5, 2003, 3:27 PM
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Mtn Biking Accident at Birdsboro 8.3.03  (North_America: United_States: Pennsylvania: Southeastern_Region: Birdsboro)
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FROM NBC10.COM

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Bicyclist Survives 40-Foot Fall From Cliff
Woman Lost Balance At Quarry

POSTED: 10:38 a.m. EDT August 4, 2003

A woman riding a bicycle lost her balance and tumbled over a cliff, falling about 40 feet, authorities said.

Mandy Lechner, 21, fell Sunday afternoon from a cliff at Trap Rock Quarry in Robeson Township near Birdsboro, Pa.

She was airlifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital near Allentown, where she was listed in satisfactory condition with head injuries later Sunday.

Lechner, who police said was not believed to be wearing a helmet, was conscious when rescuers arrived.

I hope this doesn't jeopardize access! :evil: :!: :twisted:


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Yeah I was there when it happened. I couldn't believe it but they flew in a helicopter and everything. They landed it in the middle of the shooting ranged below the "bigwall" with all the tough routes. Poor girl just went flying off the trail (by the "slab area") and over the lower cliffband, smacking every rock and tree on the way down. Hopefully she is all right. Does anyone else know of an update on her current condition?

<=glen=>

Also, kudos to all the response teams with an *extremely* fast response time. Good work guys.


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