Firefighter rappels down Mount Yonah to rescue stranded climber

White County firefighter Will Roper rappels down the west face of Mount Yonah to reach a stranded climber Aug. 25. Roper secured the climber and assisted them to safety. SUBMITTED PHOTO
White County firefighter Will Roper rappels down the west face of Mount Yonah to reach a stranded climber Aug. 25. Roper secured the climber and assisted them to safety. SUBMITTED PHOTO

By Carly Henderson

 

A stranded climber on Mount Yonah was rescued by White County Public Safety personnel after receiving a 911 call shortly after 7 p.m. Aug. 25.

White County Fire Services, White …