Thursday, January 2, 2014

Mountain Rescue - Troon North Dr & Duane Ln - Brown's Ranch Trail

Mountain rescue reported at Troon North Drive & East Duane Lane in Scottsdale, AZ.

Units responding: E45 E610 E613 E614 C957N C957S SQ29 BC2 BC6 BC602 Support 45 (S45) Support 610 (S610) Support 613 (S613).

[Update] SFD officials tell us in an email that Scottsdale Fire Department technical rescue crews responded to the Brown's Ranch Trail on a lost mountain bikers call. Group mountain biking lost their direction. Bikers requested assistance off of the trail. Technical rescue crews gained access to the hikers via the use of a ATV. Bike riders followed the team out to a main road. No injuries reported.

City of Scottsdale Fire Department reminds residents and visitors when hiking or biking to: "wear appropriate clothing, hydrate, bring a cell phone, bring a map, hike/ride with a friend, and let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return."