The Sheriff's Dept. helicopter surveying climbers on Lilly Rock after someone dislodged a huge rock off the East Lark route and a climber called 911 to report it.

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The Sheriff's Dept. helicopter surveying climbers on Lilly Rock after someone dislodged a huge rock off the East Lark route and a climber called 911 to report it.

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Kim, and Brett gearing up.<br>
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Jonny looking over beta printed out from Mountain Project on some classic routes in the vicinity.<br>
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Taken 6/13/07

Classic old-school rucksack at the base.

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Benjamin Chapman

Jun 22, 2014

“The Sheriff's Dept. helicopter surveying climbers on Lilly Rock after someone dislodged a huge rock off the East Lark route and a climber called 911 to report it.”

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