At 1716 hours the Team was called for a mutual aid to Madera County to assist a hiker between Minaret Lake and Cecile Lake with an unknown issue and poor communications via mobile phone and satellite communication device. All communications failed entirely shortly thereafter. The subject was reported to be a male 6' 5" tall and 275 pounds.

CHP helicopter H40 was requested by the Madera County Sheriff’s Office, and they accepted the assignment as they happened to be nearby for other business. As search and rescue base was being established at Minaret Vista, the subject called to report that he was on the Postpile shuttle bus and was uninjured. CHP H40 was able to make one high-altitude pass before they were cancelled. The operation was terminated at 1759 hours.

IC: Rhoads Ops Leader: Haugh Responders: Wallace, Kaufman, Salay, Quiring, Kelly, Torrence

On-Scene Coordinator: Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue