IT was a terrifying moment for a man as he clung to a sheer cliff face in Zion National Park after getting injured in a fall.

The climber suffered multiple injuries after falling in Kolob Canyon and became stranded on the cliff face over the weekend.

The Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau posted photos and a video on Instagram showing the climber clinging after his fall.

The department urged climbers to be careful on the cliffs.

“He spent the night there cold, ferido, unprepared. Please plan ahead before you go out,” the post said.

The Department of Public Safety responded in a helicopter and lowered a rescuer down to the stranded climber.

The Instagram video shows the climber being pulled up to safety.

“Shout out to the park rangers who located him and guided us in. A quick pick and a short flight later the victim is safe at the LZ,” the post said.

The identity of the climber was not released.

Details on the extent of the climber’s injuries were available either.

The Utah Highway Patrol commented on the social media post, “Nice work team!”

Rock Climb Every Day provides several tips for rock climbing safety.

It’s important to always check knots and harnesses so that they are buckled and doubled back.

Wearing a helmet is also recommended to protect against the impacts of falling.

It’s also crucial to bring enough gear after eyeing the area from the ground and determining what will be needed.

The Rock Climb Every Day website states: “Safety is and should be one of the important concerns in Rock Climbing.

“It is usually done in areas where medical assistance is not readily available.

“The sport presents a physical and mental challenge with minimal danger.”