how did she end up in such an unbelievably precarious position? the sheriff's department found she started climbing down without ropes or climbing gear before realizing it was just too steep. now she can't get back up. the department has blurred her face because she asked not to be identified. >> she was at a pretty steep angle tucked away in a little ledge. and below her was probably a 500-foot drop. straight down. on the rocks. so she was definitely in a situation that i wouldn't want to be in. >> the woman's been frozen in this spot for nearly two hours. her climbing partner was able to scramble up the rock and eventually get a cell phone signal to call 911. he also threw down a small rope that couldn't have held her weight, but would give her something to hold on to for reassurance. the sun is starting to set and the rescue team has to work quickly. sergeant barth begins lowering