Kentucky Authorities Conduct Nighttime Helicopter Rescue of Injured Hiker

Kentucky authorities conduct nighttime helicopter rescue of injured hiker

LONDON – A coordinated multi-agency emergency response led to the successful helicopter hoist rescue of an injured 18-year-old male hiker over the weekend near Laurel River Dam. According to Kentucky State Police (KSP), on July 31, the Whitley County 911 Center received a request for assistance from a stranded hiker who had been injured. Dispatchers obtained the caller’s latitude and longitude, allowing emergency responders to quickly locate the…

Helicopter used to rescue teen who fell over waterfall

A hiker who fell over a waterfall and landed on a submerged rock was rescued by a “precision nighttime helicopter hoist” involving multiple agencies Friday night in a remote area near Laurel River Dam, Kentucky State Police said.

KSP: Multi-agency helicopter hoist rescue saves injured teen hiker near Laurel River Dam

A collaboration between state, local, and regional agencies led to the rescue of an injured 18-year-old hiker who was trapped near the Laurel River Dam on Friday night, according to a press release.

Helicopter hoist rescue used to bring hiker to safety near Laurel River Dam

First responders from approximately a dozen agencies worked together late Friday afternoon and into Friday evening and ended up using a helicopter hoist rescue to bring an injured 18-year-old hiker to safety near Laurel River Dam. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join UsThe post Helicopter hoist rescue used to bring hiker to safety near Laur…

Whitley County, KY Hiker Rescued After Fall Near Laurel River Dam

LONDON, Ky. – An injured 18-year-old hiker was safely rescued Friday evening after a coordinated multi-agency response near Laurel River Dam, where difficult terrain and low water conditions required a nighttime helicopter hoist operation. According to the Kentucky State Police, the rescue began Friday, July 31, after the Whitley County 911 Center received a call from an injured hiker stranded in a remote area near Laurel River Dam. Dispatchers …