Friday, July 11, 2014

Mountain Rescue - 23015 N 128th Street - Tom's Thumb Trail

Mountain rescue reported at the Tom's Thumb Trail at 23015 North 128th Street in Scottsdale, AZ.

Units responding, staged or on scene include: E45+ E610+ E614+ C957N C957S SQ29+ BC2 BC602 FRBD10 S45 S610 SCTP01.

[Update: 7:03 PM MST] Units on the for a reported person who may have fallen. Technical rescue teams along with helicopter air support are working to locate the hiker and determine the level of injuries suffered.

[Update: 7:27 PM MST] The hiker that fell was able to walk back to the trailhead. Scottsdale Fire Department Paramedics evaluated and determined that the hiker did not require any medical treatment. All units going back in service.

The Scottsdale Fire Department wants to remind everyone to bring plenty of water, wear appropriate shoes and clothing, and bring a phone when hiking on the trail system.