Jamestown, CA…From TCFD…”Yesterday afternoon emergency crews were dispatched to the Grotto, a popular climbing spot on Table Mountain northwest of Jamestown. Apparently a boulder came loose injuring three hikers, one seriously, and two had moderate injuries. CAL FIRE TCU, TCFD, Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, Tuolumne County Ambulance, and PHI Med 4-2 all responded.

Due to the difficult terrain and seriousness of the injuries, CAL FIRE TCU Columbia Copter 404, the new FireHawk S70i, was called in to perform three hoist rescues to extricate the patients to a landing zone to waiting air and ground ambulances.

This was an incredible series of rescues performed with excellence by all responders involved. The value of training and teamwork is exemplified in this incident.

(Photos stolen from PHI Med 4-2 and Tuolumne County Ambulance social media pages~Thank You)

CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit CAL FIRE Local 2881 TCU CAL FIRE @calfirel2881 Tuolumne County Sheriff Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue @TuolumneCountyAmbulance”

Source = TCFD