Search and rescue operation carried out in Centerville Thursday afternoon
Jun 23, 2022, 3:43 PM
Davis County Sheriff's Search and Rescue quickly assisted a hiker suffering a potential leg fracture Thursday afternoon. Photo credit: Davis County Sheriff's Office Twitter.
CENTERVILLE, Utah — Davis County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue responded Thursday to an operation in Deuel Creek Canyon in Centerville.
SAR rescue 6/23 pic.twitter.com/9Ui2lxGaOJ
— Davis County Sheriff’s Office (@DavisSheriffUT) June 23, 2022
Reports came in at 10:23 a.m.. According to Davis County Sheriff’s Office’s Twitter account, a female in her 40s was hiking in the area, when she suffered a potential leg fracture.
Luckily, other hikers were around and able to call for help.
Photos from todays rescue.
Credit: Davis County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue pic.twitter.com/LBiZ9NiX6b— Davis County Sheriff’s Office (@DavisSheriffUT) June 23, 2022
Upon Search and Rescues’ arrival, the hiker was hoisted with the help of Lifeflight and South Davis Metro Fire. From there, she was taken to a nearby hospital.
Davis County Sheriff’s office credits her quick rescue to accurate information given to dispatch.
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