Lost hiker rescued near Spooner Summit thanks to search and rescue teams from multiple agencies
A 23-year-old man went for a hike, leaving from the Spooner Lake Trailhead around 3:40 yesterday afternoon. This morning, the hiker texted his brother that he needed help.
Working on the theory that the hiker was lost, and likely under-equipped for the frigid temperatures – a multi-agency search began.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue – Specialized Vehicle Unit, RAVEN, the Washoe County Sheriff's - Hasty Team, Incline Patrol deputies, along with Douglas County and Carson City Search and Rescue Teams worked together in the search for the missing hiker.
RAVEN located the hiker this afternoon. Attached are pictures from RAVEN 7. Can you see him? He was hoisted into the aircraft, found to be hypothermic, and flown to a waiting medical team standing by.
We are grateful for the volunteers and committed deputies who want to make sure everyone gets home safely.