Call out to Horton
Creek came about 3:00 pm on Saturday to get a
wheel and head to Horton Creek in case an injured
hiker needed assistance. Upon arrival at the
Horton Creek trailhead, Dep. Cronk stated that the
subject was unable to walk and would need a
carryout. Five squad members headed up the trail
with the litter and new skinny wheel. The subject
was located 2 miles up the trail and was unable to
put any weight on one leg due to a slip and fall
he took while fishing. He was packaged in the
litter and carried down the trail. Two additional
squad members walked in and helped with the
carryout and a third member arrived later. The
subject was in good spirits during the carryout
and all of the TRSAR members worked hard to get
him out safely. We were back to the trailhead by
6:30 pm.
This mission was our
first where the new skinny wheel was used. The
main difference is the skinny wheel is a rougher
ride for the subject and should probably not be
used with head, neck, back trauma or major bone
breaks.
Kathy 558
