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PRESS RELEASE
01-15-10
Lionhead Rescue
On January 14, 2010, at 2:28 p.m., the West Yellowstone Police Department received a report of an injured snowmobiler in the Lionhead area near West Yellowstone. A 23 year-old male from North Dakota, sustained a hip injury after his snowmobile went over a jump.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, A Gallatin County Sheriff’s Deputy, the Hebgen Basin Fire Department, and the U.S. Forest Service responded to assisted with the backcountry rescue. The male was located and transported from the scene by helicopter to the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital.
Sheriff Cashell reminds all backcountry enthusiasts to be prepared for emergencies and have a communication device to summon help in case of an emergency.
PRESS RELEASE
01-11-10
Madison Arm Road Rescue
On 11 January 2010 the West Yellowstone Police Department received a report of two injured snowmobilers on the Madison Arm Road west of West Yellowstone. Two female California tourists riding in tandem crashed their rented snowmobile. The crash occurred on a corner where the driver apparently lost control.
Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue personnel and Hebgen Basin Fire District medical personnel responded to the scene. Both patients were packaged into rescue sleds and transported to Highway 20 where they met an ambulance.
One victim was flown to Idaho Falls, Idaho with serious injuries. The second injured person was transported by ambulance to Rexburg, Idaho with minor injuries (facial laceration).
PRESS RELEASE
12-30-09
Garnet Mountain Rescue
On December 30, 2009, at 4:00 pm, the 911 Center received a report of an injured 22 year-old male near the Garnet Mountain Forest Service Cabin. The injured man who is a Bozeman resident was suffering from a severe leg injury sustained while snowboarding. Twenty-three members of Gallatin County Search and Rescue responded and assisted with the backcountry rescue. The patient was transported from the scene to the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital by helicopter.
Sheriff Cashell reminds all backcountry enthusiasts to be prepared for emergencies and have a communication device to summon help in case of an emergency.
PRESS RELEASE
12/28/09
Cougar Drive Search
On 12-27-09 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Gallatin County Deputies, Gallatin County Search and Rescue, Rae/Sourdough Fire and AMR responded to Cougar Drive in the Hyalite area to search for a missing 16 year old male who had gone for a walk in subzero temperature.
The juvenile male went for a walk around 2:00 p.m. and had not returned home. A deputy, along with a family member located footprints which gave searchers a starting point. The juvenile was located shortly after in good condition but was suffering from hypothermia. He was transported to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital.
The Sheriff reminds the public to always bring the right gear and be prepared for the weather.
PRESS RELEASE
12/16/09
Two Top Rescue
On 16 December 2009 the West Yellowstone Police Department received a report of an injured snowmobiler on the Two Top trail, southwest of West Yellowstone. A twenty seven year-old female from Tennessee had crashed into a tree. She was complaining of severe lower back pain.
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue West Yellowstone Division responded. The victim was packaged into a rescue sled and transported to Highway 20 where they met with an ambulance.
The victim was transported to Rexburg, Idaho. Her injuries were severe and she was flown by helicopter to Idaho Falls for treatment.
PRESS RELEASE
12/12/09
Grotto Falls/ Silken Falls Avalanche
On Thursday, December 10, 2009, at about 12:00 p.m. Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue was dispatched to a report of an Ice climber that had been struck by an avalanche near Silken Falls, a popular ice climbing area south of Bozeman Mt in Hyalite Canyon. 22 rescuers responded and found the victim had died in the avalanche. The Gallatin County Sheriff/Coroner identified the victim as 54 year old Guy Lacelle of British Columbia, Canada. Guy Lacelle was involved in a competition ice climbing event when he was caught in an avalanche. Mr. Lacelle's death is still under investigation by the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's office.
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