Recent incidents of search and rescue operations in Salt Lake County have raised concerns among authorities and volunteers, urging hikers to prioritize preparedness while venturing onto the trails. ArielleHarrison
Volunteers and experienced hikers alike told 2News that they have noticed a common occurrence of individuals embarking on hikes without essential items, such as an adequate supply of drinking water.
Grow recounted instances where he had to provide water to individuals who had neglected to bring any or opted for dehydrating beverages like Diet Coke, leading to halfway exhaustion on the mountainside.Over the weekend, Salt Lake County Sheriff's Search and Rescue teams were called out for consecutive incidents on Saturday and Sunday.
Michael Finger, a member of the SLCO Sheriff's Search and Rescue team, acknowledged the challenging weekend but expressed gratitude for having a sufficient number of team members available for the operations. The strain on search and rescue teams has not gone unnoticed by hikers like Grow, who understands there’s been a demand for search and rescue services. He said he observes hikers who regularly appear to underestimate the potential risks on the trails.
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