robzilla71173 t1_izvh340 wrote
Reply to comment by neutral-spectator in Federal judge convicts man accused of leading hikes without permits in Buffalo National River by Pretending2beme
I'm sure there were at least 2 agencies. Sheriff's dept might be who responded to 911, then park service would be involved. Add in maybe some horse riders if they need to get farther down the trail faster, and an ambulance at the trailhead that might just be there to take him to a clearing for a medivac chopper, plus dispatchers, plus support staff, it can add up. It's a difficult place to get in and out of.
VaderTower t1_izx7w1b wrote
Yeah this is pretty regular for wilderness rescue. Also just think about getting a stretcher to a remote location over rocks, looks, etc.
At best it's slowed down, at worst you have to switch out porters of the stretcher every 10 minutes or something to keep the injured moving out ASAP.
Like you said how close is an ambulance, how close to a spot the helicopter lands.
An absolute logistical nightmare that fortunately they are prepared for!
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