Chaffee County Search and Rescue Assists Injured Mountain Biker Chaffee County Search and Rescue-South (CCSAR-S) assisted a Steamboat Springs woman after she fell while mountain biking on the Monarch Crest trail Saturday. John Peddie contacted Chaffee County Communications Center at about 11:3am to report that his wife, Sandi Peddie, 53, had fallen near the Greens Creek trail intersection with the Monarch Crest trail and suffered an unstable hip injury. CCSAR-S mobilized with 7 rescuers. A party of SAR members and a Chaffee County Paramedic on two trail motorcycles made contact with Peddie near the Greens Creek shelter. After medical attention from the paramedic, it was determined that her injuries were severe enough to require transport by helicopter. Peddie was flown from the Crest by Flight for Life at 3:00pm Saturday afternoon. CCSAR-S would like to remind everyone that the monsoon season has started 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 chaffeesarsouth.org.
Posted on: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:45:00 +0000
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