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Due to an epic snow winter and the use of our helicopter for emergency situations, the TCSAR caches needed a bit of digging to clear them of snow to be ready for spring and summer emergencies. TCSAR members spent more then a couple hours cleaning out the backcountry caches. Backcountry caches are stored throughout the county and contain essential equipment used on rescues.
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TCSAR has been volunteering to help the river section of the PPP for the last few years. We send 10-12 volunteers out in boats and positioned along the shore to help with boat turnovers and potential hypothermia cases. Here’s a few photos of the crew.
A rescue call out came shortly after 11am for a broken femur on Togwotee Pass. More details from the Togwotee Shop confirmed a U shaped leg and possible broken nose. There was a toboggon on site with the patient but because of injury concerns they were unable to move him.
The decision to fly in for an airlift was determined based on the patients injury and potential for increased damage via ground transport. The patient was directly transported to St John’s Hospital for surgery.
We received additional resources on this rescue from Togwotee Rental Shop, Forest Service and Teton County EMS.
Side Note: The injury occurred during an “attempted” backflip on his snowmobile.
