At 1730 hours assistance was requested from the Team for a 79-year-old male on the Pacific Crest Trail in the vicinity of the highway crossing at Sonora Pass. The subject was complaining of chest pain and a shortness of breath, and has a history of cardiac issues.

The Team responded to Sonora Pass, and in the interim the hiker had continued toward the highway assisted by other hikers he met on the trail. The Team met the hiker approximately 1/4 mile from Sonora Pass, escorted him out, and released him to the care of his wife. No medical assistance was provided. The call terminated at 2131 hours.

Debriefing a very short operation. Image by J. Bush

IC: Gillespie Ops Leader: Bush Responders: Kallemeyn, Hartstrom, Patterson, Buchanan, Creager