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Two Women Rescued After Falling 50 Feet Into Florida Quarry on Christmas

The women spent Christmas night in the quarry before a complex rescue operation brought them to safety the following morning.

  • Two women fell approximately 50 feet into a quarry at the Quarry Golf Course in Citrus County, Florida, on Christmas Day.
  • They were not discovered until the morning of December 26, when emergency responders launched a challenging rescue effort.
  • Poor weather conditions prevented the use of air support, leading to a successful low-angle rescue with assistance from golf course maintenance staff.
  • The women were stabilized at the scene and transported to a local trauma hospital, where they were listed in stable condition.
  • Authorities have not released the identities of the women or details about the circumstances leading to the fall.
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