AVSAR Rescues Stranded Woman After Bear Chase in Colorado Wilderness
The Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue saved a woman's life last Monday after she became stranded from her hiking partner and was chased by a black bear near the Zepata Falla area where she was found dehydrated and sunburnt.
AVSAR said she had brought a bottle of 50 glucose pills to sustain her and manage her diabetes. Read more here
Great work to the AVSAR team for coming to the woman's rescue and we wish her a speedy recovery. We hope this is a lesson for anyone planning a hiking trip with a group. Make sure to bring a gallon of water, sunscreen, and a charged cell phone in case you get lost and need to call for help. This article provides informative tips on preparing yourself in case you get lost towards the end of the article. As always, please be safe out there!
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