BOZEMAN — A lost dirt bike rider was rescued Thursday on the North Cottonwood Trail.
According to a press release, Gallatin County Dispatch received a call from Park County on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. for a lost person in the Fairy Lake area. GCSO deputies learned that around 10 a.m. two people were camping at Fairly Lake Campground when one decided to ride his dirt bike. After getting lost on some trails and spending many hours trying to find their way back, the lost group was able to contact the remaining camper, who eventually called for help.
Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office
After the notification, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Valley Search and Rescue Department was able to send a locator beacon through their mapping system to determine the exact location of the missing person. Based on this information, SAR teams were dispatched to the North Cottonwood Trailhead to hike to the missing person’s area. Two teams set off, a rushing team to reach the patient as quickly as possible, followed by a team with additional medical equipment and the one-wheel stretcher. Shortly after dark, the hasty team made contact with the group and found that the patient, who had suffered minor injuries, was dehydrated and suffering from exhaustion.
Rescuers provided medical assistance and food to the patient. After a brief recovery period, the patient was able to hike 5 miles under his own power to the trailhead, where he was reunited with his family.
Sheriff Dan Springer reminds backcountry users to be careful in the backcountry. Be sure to tell people where you are going and when you can expect to return. If possible, enjoy the hinterland with other people and carry a means of communication with you.
Photos courtesy of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.
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