Hiker Rescued By Helicopter on The Tallest Peak of Mount Whitney
The Inyo County SAR team has rescued an injured hiker via helicopter after he attempted to climb up Mt. Whitney in California and ended up slipping off the mountain and landing on a rock where he injured his ankle about three weeks ago on July 5th.
After this incident, Inyo County Search and Rescue shared a reminder that dangerous alpine conditions still exist during the warmer months: "Backcountry travelers should be wary of the possibility of summer avalanches." Read more here
Special thanks to the Inyo SAR team for coming to the man's aid. We hope the man is recovering well. Please be safe out there!
Related Post
22 Dec
Two Hikers and Their Dogs Rescued After Getting Stranded on Mount Charleston
On the night of December 20th, the Las Vegas SAR team came to the rescue for two hikers and their dogs after they got stranded on Mt. Charleston.
Read More
22 Dec
Search Launched For An Attorney and His Nephew On The Gulf Shore
A 57-year-old attorney and his 33-year-old nephew are missing as a search has been launched for the two men on the Gulf shore.
Read More
18 Dec
Hikers Rescued After Being Stranded on Hawaii Trail For Hours
Two hikers in their 30s were rescued by Honolulu Fire Department after being stranded on the Kuli'ou'ou Ridge Trail for hours.
Read More
18 Dec
Man Rescued By Forest Ranges Near Lake Champlain
On December 10th, the Forest Rangers rescued a man from an iced-out sailboat after he was living in there, and due to the freezing temperatures, the b
Read More