A teenager fell 15 to 20 feet down a Mississippi River bluff Wednesday afternoon, and St. Paul firefighters used ropes to bring him to safety.

Firefighters, who were called to the 600 block of Mississippi River Boulevard about 2:15 p.m., quickly set up rigging, said Deputy Fire Chief Roy Mokosso.

“He was fortunate enough to land on a ledge,” but there was an additional 20 to 30 feet drop beyond and firefighters were concerned about him falling farther, Mokosso said.

Another teen who was with him called her parent. A call was then made to a parent of the teen who fell, and his father came to the area.

“He was concerned and realized that 911 needed to be called and made the call,” Mokosso said.

Paramedics took the teen to the hospital to be treated for fall-related injuries.