April 28, 2019 19-167 #9

Injured Climber Owens River Gorge

At 1528 hours the Team was called for a carryout of an injured climber in the Owens River Gorge. The staging area was to be the 3rd (upper) parking area. Based on initial reports of the severity of the injury, Careflight was called, as well as Mono County Medic 3 unit. Numerous bystanders, including a physician, RN, and others with medical training rendered aid, and transported the subject to the trailhead, most likely via one of the in situ litters stationed in the Gorge, where they were met by Medic 3.

Medic 3 stated that no further assistance was needed, and most of the responders turned around prior to arrival at the trailhead. The operation was terminated at 1623 hours.

IC Pelichowsky Ops Leader: Beck Responders: Patterson, Kaufman, Quiring, Buchanan, Wallace, Case, Cowan

12.1 person hours volunteered