# EMT runs 1,000 feet to save climber

> EMT runs 1,000 feet up mountain to deliver blood and save injured climber.
- Title: EMT runs 1,000 feet to save climber · Dexerto | Shortify
- Summary: EMT runs 1,000 feet up mountain to deliver blood and save injured climber. North Carolina EMT Will Soper ran 1.5 miles up Shortoff Mountain to deliver blood…
- Keywords: will soper, jacob gregory, shortoff mountain, linville gorge, nc hart, blood delivery, climber rescue, gaming, sports, EMT, runs, 000
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/emt-runs-1000-feet-up-mountain-to-deliver-blood-and-help-save-injured-climber-3418344
- Author: Michael Gwilliam
- Published: 2026-10-12T19:02:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: will soper, jacob gregory, shortoff mountain, linville gorge, nc hart, blood delivery, climber rescue, gaming, sports
## EMT runs 1,000 feet
Will Soper ran 1.5 miles up Shortoff Mountain to deliver blood for critically injured climber Jacob Gregory.
## Rescue operation
EMT covered 1,000 feet of elevation in 31 minutes to stabilize Jacob Gregory for transport.
## Injured climber
Jacob Gregory suffered a spinal cord injury but regained sensation in both legs after blood delivery.
## Rescue success
Gregory was stabilized and transported to Atrium Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
## Key takeaway

North Carolina EMT Will Soper ran 1.5 miles up Shortoff Mountain to deliver blood for critically injured climber Jacob Gregory.