At 7:45 p.m. Tuesday evening, Fremont County Sheriff’s Dispatch informed the Search and Rescue Commander of a stranded treasure hunter high centered on some rocks, northwest of Split Rock, off the Red Road.
The 58-year-old man from Parker had been searching for items with his metal detector in one of the favorite areas he likes to explore on the desert. He chose to come home on a new road that he hadn’t traveled before and went over a large rock pile. His vehicle bottomed out, causing it to become high centered on the frame. Using coordinates from his 911 call, Fremont County Search & Rescue located the subject at 9:16 p.m. They were able to free his vehicle from the rock pile and lead him back to the Red Road. From there he continued home.
Fremont County Search & Rescue is a nonprofit organization relying heavily on donations from people and businesses that appreciate and desire to support their efforts. All donations are tax deductible. FCSAR consists of 100 percent non-paid volunteers.
A reminder to anyone enjoying summer recreation activities whether, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, ATVing, trail riding, biking or hiking:
Water related activities, whether swimming, boating, skiing or fishing, require precautionary preplanning.
Wear appropriate water safety equipment when on or near water.
If possible avoid participating in summer recreation activities without a companion.
Take necessary equipment and survival gear when venturing into the backcountry.
If you have a GPS and cell phone, be sure to take them with you, but do not rely on them entirely for a safe rescue if you find yourself in trouble or stranded.
Plan ahead. Make sure you know the area you are heading into before heading into it.
If you find yourself in trouble, stop, take a look around you, and do not go any farther. The farther you go the more complicated and dangerous it is to get yourself to safety, also making rescue efforts more difficult and dangerous. Make mental notes in relation to any physical features or landmarks that would assist in your rescue.
Make a plan, stick to your plan, narrow the area and most of all let someone know where you are planning to go and when you are to return.
Fremont County Search and Rescue advises people to exercise extreme caution when navigating, swimming, fishing or any other water related activities. These activities can be extremely dangerous and quickly turn an enjoyable activity into disaster.
