James Rodriguez
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Thomas, respond.
The radio crackled.
Emily's voice came through with practiced, come movement on your 3-0.
Approximately 20 yards ahead, we adjusted course following her direction, but took flanking position, moving with combat precision.
Despite the uneven terrain, we found Thomas' pack first discarded beside a fallen log, then his radio 10 feet further along.
His boot prints continued up a steep incline toward a rocky outcropping.
He's climbing, Scott said, pointing to disturbed moss and freshly exposed soil on the nearly vertical face.
The outcropping rose approximately oft, foring a small cliff face too steep for safe ascent.
Without proper equipment, especially in fading light.
Thomas's desperation had apparently overwhelmed his training.
Thomas.
I called again, louder this time.
Hold position.
We're coming up.
No response.
I estimated sunset in approximately 22 minutes.
Night climbing would be suicidal on unfamiliar terrain.
I'm going up.
I decided securing my sidearm and testing the first handholds.
Radio.