Emergency crews rescuing injured hiker near Mantua Reservoir, Aug. 16, 2022. (Photo: Brigham City Fire Department)
MANTUA — Emergency crews were called to rescue an injured hiker Tuesday near Mantua Reservoir. The Brigham City Fire Department received the call around 11:50 a.m.
According to Assistant Chief Michael Young, the woman was hiking near the top of the hill above the reservoir when she became injured. Ambulance and fire personnel arrived in the area, located the victim and began treating her wounds.
Due to the mountainous terrain, crews requested a medical helicopter with hoisting capabilities to transport the victim out of the area.
Young explained that a Life Flight helicopter successfully performed an aerial hoist of the victim. It transported the woman to a nearby staging location, where they transferred her to a waiting ground ambulance.
The extent of the woman’s injuries were not released.
Young said the successful rescue was a joint effort with Box Elder Communications Center, Intermountain Life Flight, Box Elder Sheriff Search and Rescue, Brigham City Police Department and Mantua Police Department.
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