Thursday, January 9, 2014

Mountain Rescue - 11200 E Saguaro Canyon

Mountain rescue reported in the 11200 block of East Saguaro Canyon in Scottsdale, AZ.

Units on scene: E610 E614 E929 C957N BC602 SCTP01.

[Update] SFD tells us in an email that Scottsdale and Phoenix Fire Departments Technical Rescue Teams responded to a report of an injured hiker on the Gateway Trail in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Patient reported having a mild ankle sprain. Crews removed the injured hiker from the trail via use of a "big wheel operation". The patient was safely removed and refused any further treatment from SFD Paramedics.

Scottsdale Fire Department reminds residents and visitors when hiking to hydrate, wear appropriate clothing, bring sunscreen, hike with a friend, and always tell someone where you will be and when you plan on returning.