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Friends Left Note on Hiker's Car in Case He Didn't Return from Waterfall. He Was Found Trapped 2 Days Later
Ryan Wardwell wanted to rappel down the Seven Teacups waterfalls alone after his friends turned back NEED TO KNOW A 46-year-old man was rescued by helicopter after he was trapped behind a waterfall for two days in the Sequoia National Forest on Aug. 12 He was treated for minor injuries and dehydration "He didn't know if he was ever going to get out of there," a rescuer said A missing 46-year-old California man was found safe, but dehydrated, after he was trapped for two days behind a raging waterfall in the Sequoia National Forest, authorities said. On Sunday, Aug. 10, Ryan Wardwell planned to rappel the Seven Teacups waterfalls near the North Fork of the Kern River in California, but didn't return to his car by late Sunday night, the Tulare County Sheriff's Office said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. Wardwell had hiked to the top of the falls with four friends, who decided to turn back after seeing the power of the rushing water, California Highway Patrol flight officer paramedic Mike Crane told the San Francisco Chronicle. But Wardwell, who had rappelled the waterfalls four times before, decided to go on his own. After his friends got back to the trailhead, they left a note on his car, telling people nearby to report Wardwell as missing if his vehicle was still there the next day, the paper reported. By Monday, Aug. 11, the sheriff's office received reports that Wardwell was missing and was last seen at the top of the Seven Teacups waterfalls the evening prior. After an extensive search of the area, 'using aircraft equipped with camera and infrared technology,' emergency responders were able to locate the missing man's possible location, but it was too late to rescue him. Officials planned to return 'at first light' the next day when it was safer. On the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 12, a drone found Wardwell alive behind a large waterfall. The man told deputies that 'he had come off his rappel lines and got trapped behind the waterfall because of the extreme hydraulics of the river," officials said. Wardwell had stationed himself in a dark cave beneath the waterfall, where he huddled, soaking wet, for two days, the Chronicle reported. 'He tried for days to escape, but there was nothing he could do to break through,' Capt. Kevin Kemmerling of the Tulare County Sheriff's Office told the outlet. 'There was no way for him to warm up or dry out in there, so it had to have been miserable.' A member of the rescue team was lowered down into the waterfall from the helicopter, secured Wardwell, before both men were hoisted to safety, authorities said. Officials described it as a 'stunning survival story' and shared footage of the rescuer being carefully lowered to the cave entrance and the extraction of the two men. 'I got the impression that maybe he didn't know if he was ever going to get out of there,' Crane, who operated the hoist and spoke to Wardwell after his rescue, told the Chronicle. Once Wardwell was on a dry landing zone, he received treatment for minor injuries and dehydration. Members of his family were there, waiting for him. The Seven Teacups is a string of pools created by the strong currents of Dry Meadow Creek, according to AllTrails. Hikers are not advised to continue into the pools 'without extensive canyoneering experience and proper equipment,' according to the hiking guide. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. After the death-defying incident, officials urged people to be aware of their experience level and the surrounding environment before venturing into white-water rivers. 'Stay Safe, Stay Smart and Stay Alive,' the sheriff's office said. Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
09-07-2025
- Fox News
Video shows teens' adventure turn frightening near popular tourist destination
Two teenagers are lucky to be alive following a harrowing helicopter rescue by the U.S. Coast Guard after straying from a popular Oregon tourist destination over the weekend. The daring rescue unfolded Saturday near Roads End Point recreation site, where the two teens and a member of the Lincoln County Fire Department became trapped on a cliffside on Saturday, according to the Coast Guard. Officials with the Coast Guard Sector Columbia River were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of the two stranded teens trapped alongside a firefighter who was initially sent to rescue the pair. Dramatic footage shows an MH-60 helicopter crew locating the three distressed individuals on the rocky cliff before hoisting them to safety just yards away from the dangerous coastline. They were then transported to Siletz Bay State Airfield. Roads End Point is a popular coastal destination where visitors can enjoy tidepools, hidden coves and islands formed by "fragments of lava," according to Oregon State Parks. "Our air crews frequently train with our agency partner agencies to conduct rescues in a variety of conditions and terrain in the Pacific Northwest," CDR Amanda Denning, executive officer of Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, said in a statement. "We are extremely happy that we were able to rescue the three individuals and transport them to safety."
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Climate
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Spanish Civil Guard carry out two daring helicopter rescues in Huesca
The Spanish Civil Guard performed two dramatic air rescues on June 24 in Huesca, Spain. One injured canyoneer was airlifted from the Sorrosal ravine, while a hiker suffering from heatstroke was rescued near the Ibones de Anayet. Despite the remote terrain, the helicopter unit was able to swiftly reach both victims and transport them to safety.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Health
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Hiker collapses near summit of Scafell Pike
AN unconscious man was helped to safety by a mountain rescue team. Wasdale Mountain Rescue, along with the coastguard, were called out to save the man. It was discovered that he was close to the summit of Scafell Pike. A helicopter was brought in to assist with the rescue. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 21. In a post on social media, Wasdale MRT wrote: "A very early start for the team when Cumbria Police alerted the team leader about a walker who was reported to have collapsed, breathing, but unconscious. "PhoneFind confirmed the location as very high up on Scafell Pike, close to the summit plateau. "Due to the location and urgent nature of the alert, helicopter assistance was requested via a Coastguard helicopter in addition to a full team callout. Rescue 936 from Caernarfon duly responded. "The Coastguard paramedic was first on scene and provided the medical assessment and treatment. "However, assistance from the team was still required to stretcher the walker from the rocky path to the helicopter, which had managed to land some distance away. After two uplifts of team members and equipment from Brackenclose, the walker was carefully packaged in a vacuum mattress (fully body splint) into the team stretcher. "The short carry was completed, and the walker was then flown back down to the valley to the awaiting land ambulance for a handover. "Huge thanks to the crew of Rescue 936 for their help once again. "It is much appreciated and saved much time and effort to get everything on scene quickly. We hope the walker recovers quickly and wish her all the best."
Free Malaysia Today
11-05-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Senior citizen with dislocated shoulder rescued from Gunung Yong Belar
Manjinder Singh was airlifted up a helicopter to be flown to Ipoh to receive treatment this morning. (Fire and rescue department pic) PETALING JAYA : Fire and rescue department personnel today helped a senior citizen who was injured while climbing Gunung Yong Belar and flew him by helicopter to Ipoh for emergency medical treatment. Perak fire and rescue department assistant operations director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said they received an emergency call about the incident at 9.03am, Harian Metro reported. He said when his crew reached the victim, 63-year-old Manjinder Singh, they found that he had dislocated his left shoulder. According to Sabarodzi, an AW139 helicopter was then dispatched from the Bertam air base in Penang. 'The helicopter airlifted the victim from the site of the incident and sent him to the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh, where he was then taken to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital. 'An emergency medical rescue services ambulance from the Tambun fire and rescue station was sent to the airport to prepare for the victim's arrival,' he said. Sabarodzi said the victim reached the hospital at 10.10am. He added that Manjinder had gone up the mountain with three friends and three guides. Gunung Yong Belar is on the Titiwangsa mountain range and sits on the border between Kelantan and Perak.
