Press Release: Chaffee CountySearch and Rescue South (CCSAR-S)
For Immediate Release
Sunday, June 27, 2015

Chaffee County Search and Rescue Assists Injured Mountain Biker

Chaffee County Search and Rescue-South (CCSAR-S) assistedanEdwards woman who suffered a hip injury on the Little Rainbow Trail on Saturday. A member of the biking groupcontacted Chaffee County Communications Center at about 1:00pm to report that Beverly Freedman, 64 had slipped and injured her hip while mountain biking.

Chaffee County Search and Rescue – South mobilized 9 rescuers who stabilized her injury and carried Freedman down the trail to a waiting ambulance using a “big wheel” Stokes litter.

CCSAR-S would like to remind everyone that the monsoon season is underway and it is especially important to finish your hike or ride early in the day to avoid thunderstorms. Don’t forget to pack rain gear and plenty of food and water. More information on what to bring can be found at http://chaffeesarsouth.org.