Hiker Rescued From East Snowmass Creek Trail

Hiker rescued near George Inlet outside Ketchikan

Coast Guard Station Ketchikan 45-foot response vessel conducting exercises in Nichols Passage February 8, 2022 (USCG image). A hiker was rescued near George Inlet outside Ketchikan on Tuesday afternoon. Alaska State Troopers were contacted by 38-year-old Michael Sherzdian just before 4 p.m. who reported he had fallen down a steep embankment near water and injured himself. The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the scene at around 4:30 p.m. with the S…

Hiker rescued from East Snowmass Creek Trail

A hiker experiencing a medical issue who had difficulty walking was successfully rescued from the East Snowmass Creek Trail Tuesday. At approximately 4:42 p.m. Tuesday, the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center received a report of the hiker, who was approximately three miles from the trailhead, according to a press release. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office notified Mountain Rescue Aspen, and multiple field teams were deployed to th…

Hiker rescued after an ankle injury on Juan de Fuca Trail

A hiker was rescued from the Juan de Fuca Trail after suffering an ankle injury while navigating the rugged coastal route. The incident took place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, when search and rescue crews responded to assist the injured hiker. With the help of Metchosin Search and Rescue, crews stretcher-carried the hiker from the trail to an awaiting ambulance. The rescue group thanked Metchosin SAR and BCEHS for their help and wished the hiker a speedy…