Climber injured in 10m fall at beauty spot
The climber was handed over to paramedics
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A climber suffered back injuries in a 10m (33ft) fall at a beauty spot in the Peak District.
Edale Mountain Rescue Team said it was called to the Flying Buttress area of Stanage Edge at about 14:20 GMT on Saturday.
The climber suffered a lower back injury with moderate pain levels and although he had banged his head in the fall, his helmet offered protection, the team said.
He was put in a full body splint and taken to Sheffield Northern General Hospital for treatment.
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