Who is back in Nellie Juan? I just heard that the local FD is going back to get somebody out with a broken back. Hopefully they did not have to spend the night back there
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I_boondock
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Tough spot to be
It would be tough to get somebody out on a sled with all the open water. Hope the weather breaks enough to get a life flight in.
It would be tough to get somebody out on a sled with all the open water. Hope the weather breaks enough to get a life flight in.
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theultrarider
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There is never a "good" place to break a back, but that is really bad news. I am not sure who all is over there today from this side. I decided to wait til tommorrow to ride and let the snow let up a little. Still snowing in Seward?
Yeah it's almost like the FD would have to bring a raft and "float" him across all the creek crossings. Not good
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theultrarider
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Actually using a zodiak as a sled to transport a victim on the snow would make a great "sled" anyway. That would ride smoother than most any kind of trailer even without the water issues. That would make great sense for the whole ride. Payers and best wishes to who ever it is that is hurt.
They did spend the night out there. Had emt's on site all night. One person hurt with broken arm and back. They are bringing him out today. I will know more this afternoon. Prayers!
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theultrarider
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Thanks for the update Dave. Sux to spend the night out there, but am glad to hear that they had emt's on site. I hope they get him out ok today.
This is a good time to remeind those who may have missed the post last year. Here is the phone number to the Kulis Ang dispatch for emergency rescue. Those boys will fly in most any weather. 907-551-7230 Put this number in your cell under emergency and pray that you never have to call it.
FWIW...they had a SPOT and the signal worked. However they would not dispatch a Blackhawk up there at night in the bad weather unless the injured party had a SAT phone.
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ak1000m
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kenai guys
three of the riders dropped off a 30 foot drop one had broken arm and possible back trama. fd was there all night with about half of the crew the rest came out last night and returned back this morning with parts to repair sleds. helio picked up one of them @1:45 on way to anch. rest of them should be trying to make their way out now.
three of the riders dropped off a 30 foot drop one had broken arm and possible back trama. fd was there all night with about half of the crew the rest came out last night and returned back this morning with parts to repair sleds. helio picked up one of them @1:45 on way to anch. rest of them should be trying to make their way out now.
wow, that sucks. hope everything works out for them!
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theultrarider
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That is great news in a bad situation. Thanks for the update. I'm glad they did get a chopper in there.
Our niece husband Trooper Dan Cox spent the night with them until today for lift out he's a great guy stationed out of Cooper landing.
Dan Cox is a good guy. We got about a foot here in Seward and it is still lightly coming down. This won't set up for a do or so.
I saw the Coast Guard chopper fly over headed north after lunch they probably plucked them out. The weather was really socked in her this morning.
thoughts and prayers for the hurt rider...
Maybe now you might think twice before chastizing the Troopers
Heart felt thanks for Trooper Cox. He was the one who helped us out last winter when my party had and issue with a crevass. The only sad part was after it was all over I was in Seward and stopped by the post to again thank them for the efforts, and what a surprise to me that according to the troopers on duty that in over a 100 rescues that he personally has been a part of, that I was only about the 6th person who has taken the time to thanks them.
Just remember who is watching your back and besure when all is said and done you don't forget who is willing to do what it takes to help out the injured and lost.
Again my hats off to Trooper Cox and the EMT crew for there efforts.
Heart felt thanks for Trooper Cox. He was the one who helped us out last winter when my party had and issue with a crevass. The only sad part was after it was all over I was in Seward and stopped by the post to again thank them for the efforts, and what a surprise to me that according to the troopers on duty that in over a 100 rescues that he personally has been a part of, that I was only about the 6th person who has taken the time to thanks them.
Just remember who is watching your back and besure when all is said and done you don't forget who is willing to do what it takes to help out the injured and lost.
Again my hats off to Trooper Cox and the EMT crew for there efforts.
Alaska snowmachiner rescued by helicopter after night in blizzard
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SEWARD, Alaska - A snowmachiner who was injured when he rode off a cliff near Seward has been rescued after spending a night outdoors in blizzard-like conditions.
The Coast Guard says rescuers from the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers and other agencies reached the injured Don Feltman of Kenai after a tough, 11-mile ride on Friday. They stabilized the 49-year-old and stayed with him through the night in the Nellie-Juan Lake area.
Bad weather prevented helicopters from flying him out on Friday night, but a Coast Guard chopper flew him to Providence Hospital in Anchorage on Saturday for treatment of back and arm injuries.
by The Associated Press
23 mins 40 secs ago | 67 views | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend | print
SEWARD, Alaska - A snowmachiner who was injured when he rode off a cliff near Seward has been rescued after spending a night outdoors in blizzard-like conditions.
The Coast Guard says rescuers from the Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers and other agencies reached the injured Don Feltman of Kenai after a tough, 11-mile ride on Friday. They stabilized the 49-year-old and stayed with him through the night in the Nellie-Juan Lake area.
Bad weather prevented helicopters from flying him out on Friday night, but a Coast Guard chopper flew him to Providence Hospital in Anchorage on Saturday for treatment of back and arm injuries.
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