Photos provided by Grundy County EMA
A multi-agency technical rescue took place at Savage Gulf on Sunday. A 38-year-old male sustained an approximate 50-foot fall while hiking the Savage Gulf Trail. The incident triggered an extensive multi-agency rescue operation.
Thanks to the seamless coordination and swift action of the Grundy County Emergency Services, the individual was successfully extracted from the terrain.
Following the extraction, the patient was transferred to Air Evac for immediate transport to a regional trauma center.
Participating Agencies This successful outcome was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the following organizations: • Fire & Rescue: Coalmont, Palmer, Altamont, Beersheba, and Sewanee Fire & Rescue • Emergency Management: Grundy EMS, Grundy EMA, and Grundy County Dispatch • Law Enforcement: Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and Local Constables • Park Services: Savage Gulf State Park Rangers and State Park GL.
Grundy County EMA extends their sincere gratitude to all first responders involved for their professionalism and dedication to public safety during this high-stakes operation.
