Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Mountain Rescue - Bell Rd & 104th Street

Mountain rescue reported at East Bell Rd & North 104th St in Scottsdale, AZ.

Units on scene: E602(610) P-610 BC602 S610 SCTP00.

[Update] Scottsdale FD staff tell us in an email that Scottsdale Fire Department Paramedics and Technical Rescue team are currently working to extricate an injured mountain biker off of the Gateway Trail Loop in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Patient is stable and reports of having a minor leg injury. Crews will be using a "big wheel" operation to remove the patient from the trail.

[Final Update] SFD staff tell us in an email that Scottsdale Fire Department crews made contact with the patient. Patient was evaluated by the crews on scene. Patient refused any further treatment or transport. Patient had the ability, and chose, to continue down the mountain under his own power. Patient was reevaluated at the trail entrance. Patient refused treatment.