A fishing party near Shadow Mountain Reservoir along the Colorado River was struck by a falling tree on the evening of June 13, marking the start of several incidents across Grand County between June 13 and 14, resulting in multiple injuries and four search and rescue missions.
One individual was knocked unconscious and suffered a serious head injury, Grand County Search and Rescue said in a news release.
Their companion, who was also hit by the tree, sustained minor injuries and was able to provide initial aid.
Bystanders on the opposite side of the river made the initial 911 call.
Unable to communicate with or assist the injured party because of the swift river current, the bystanders hiked to higher ground to get cell phone service before placing the emergency call.
Once on scene, GCSAR determined that the unconscious person’s condition was deteriorating.
Grand County Emergency Medical Services stabilized the person, and GCSAR team members loaded them into a litter and carried them to the riverbank, where they were transferred to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office rescue boat that had accessed the area through Lake Granby.
The unconscious person was transported to Stillwater Landing, where they were transferred to a waiting MedEvac helicopter for transport to Denver.
The following day, GCSAR was notified that a mountain biker was injured on the Iko Trail, reportedly suffering a head injury and brief loss of consciousness.
Grand County EMS made initial contact with the biker and prepared them for evacuation.
GCSAR and GCSO coordinated trail access and utilized a wheeled litter system to transport the biker to the parking area, where they were transferred back to GCEMS for further care.
“We are very proud of our team for always remaining prepared even when missions are paged out back to back, as these ones were, and for answering the call to help,” said GCSAR PIO Hannah Ledsome in a statement.
“We train extensively so that when we have missions, our team is prepared and ready to respond.”
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“At this time, we do not have updates on the subjects, but know that they were transferred to the incredible capable hands of MedEvac and Grand County EMS,” Ledsome said.
“We wish them all a speedy (recovery) so they can be adventuring again soon.”
GCSAR is an all-volunteer service providing search and rescue operations, medical assistance and support in critical situations, all at no cost to those in need.
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