On May 1, Inyo SAR was called out for a paraglider who had crashed above Wells Meadow on the Wheeler Ridge. The Reporting Party was a fellow paraglider who described the patient as having severe face trauma. Our team of 11 members was prepared to provide medical treatment for blood loss and possible airway complications. […]
Category Archives: Missions Reports
First Whitney Mission of 2013
At 19:00 on Saturday, March 23, the team received a call about a hiker who fell 500 feet while glissading above Trail Camp and sustained an 8 inch laceration to the head. Seven members headed out from the trailhead. It was clear and warmer than we expected, with a moon to light our way for […]
Missing horse and rider Trona area
9pm called for an overdue horseback rider in the Trona area. Subject only had a light jacket and expected nighttime temperatures were below freezing. Discussed with SO China Lake would have a much faster response also since this was first reported to San Bernardino and they have nighttime helo availability we should look into mutual aid before […]
Missing hikers, Keynot mine
2 hikers dropped New York Butte were supposed to hike to and spend several days at Bevridge canyon cabin while exploring the Keynot area. The third person in the party would join them via Bevridge canyon Snow Flake trail late on the second day. The 3rd member arrived at cabin on schedule and there was […]