Climber injured in fall in Rocky Mountain National Park

A climber was seriously injured in a fall in Rocky Mountain National Park on Hallett Peak, according to a release from the park.

The unidentified 63-year-old man from Boulder was rescued Friday after he fell 15 to 20 feet while climbing on Hallett Peak. He was lowered to the ground by his climbing partner and two bystanders.

According to the release, the man suffered numerous serious injuries.

Paramedics aided him while they waited for a helicopter to fly him out of the park. He was then transferred to another helicopter and flown to a local hospital.