Binghamton, NY - Binghamton Fire Department crews responded to the Southside for a report of an individual stranded on a steep riverbank along the Susquehanna River. Upon arrival, crews located the patient approximately 30 feet below street level on a near-vertical section of the embankment, unable to safely climb back up.

Firefighters operated alongside Binghamton Police to establish a technical rope rescue system, utilizing a lowering and hauling setup with a change of direction. Crews safely descended to the patient, secured her in a Stokes basket, and conducted a controlled haul to bring her back to street level.

The patient was then transported for evaluation. The incident was resolved through coordinated efforts and the effective use of specialized rescue training and equipment.