Possible Stroke at Thousand Island Lake — Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, 26-472, Op #48

On Wednesday, September 16th, at 1246 hours, the Team was paged for a report of a 62-year-old subject possibly having a stroke at Thousand Island Lake, in Madera County. Two Forest Service backcountry rangers were with the subject and provided the initial report. Rescue Base was established at Minaret Vista. Rescue Operations held all teams at Minaret Vista until confirmation of air assets had been obtained from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office.

It was quickly reported that CHP H42 was in the area burning off fuel. Shortly after, H42 was able to land and pick up the subject, who was flown to Mammoth Airport and transported by Mono County Medic 3 to Mammoth Hospital for further treatment.

The operation was concluded at 1412 hours, with no personnel entering the field.

IC: Rhoads // Responders (6): Creager, Haugh, Salay (Ops), Tardy, Wallace, Wojciechowski

Volunteer hours: 8.6