June 28, 2024 2024-305 #15

At 0935 hours the Team was called to assist a 49-year-old male hiker in the Dobie Meadows area as he had become incapacitated and unable to walk.  Rescue base was established at the corner of Highway 395 and Highway 167.  Prior to field teams leaving base, a Sheriff's Office Sergeant was able to make contact with the hiker and escort him to the nearest dirt road, where he was met by Mono County Medic Unit 7.  Medic 7 assessed and treated the subject, and transported him to Mammoth Hospital.  The operation was terminated at 1201 hours. 

Staging at rescue base with Medic 7. Image by J. Haugh

IC: Pelichowski  Ops Leader: Beck  Responders: Blackman, Patterson, Salay, Haugh, Kelly