{"id":494095,"date":"2026-01-05T12:55:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:55:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/494095\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T12:55:31","slug":"injured-hiker-center-of-complex-mountain-rescue-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/494095\/","title":{"rendered":"Injured hiker center of complex mountain rescue in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PHOENIX \u2014 Several hikers in northern Arizona started the new year needing rescues from various trails. The most complex operation happened off Bumble Bee Road shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff\u2019s Office (YCSO).<\/p>\n<p>A 55-year-old man fell from a ledge, seriously injuring his leg. Rescuers faced cold, wet conditions and the risk of hypothermia due to steady rain. Both the hiker and rescue team members showed symptoms of hypothermia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/YavapaiCountySheriff\/posts\/pfbid02fTYXNfctra8B5LbYMWFRvMGqj6ZMs54cWVq6T6NbxNpbzDnkJVqkA4dckmUxhho2l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YCSO said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Flooding made it unsafe to bring the man down and poor weather grounded air support, forcing crews to abort multiple rescue attempts. A team stayed with the hiker overnight, keeping a fire going to stay warm.<\/p>\n<p>After hours of coordination between YCSO deputies, patrol units, and first responders, a Blackhawk helicopter successfully airlifted the man to waiting medical personnel Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Injured hiker was one of many who needed mountain rescue on New Year\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<p>The injured hiker, whose name wasn\u2019t released, was just one of several hikers who required rescues on New Year\u2019s Day, which was <a href=\"https:\/\/ktar.com\/arizona-news\/free-parks-new-years-day\/5792749\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the first event of \u201cTrails250,\u201d<\/a> a a national celebration organized by America\u2019s state parks in honor of the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>There was one other case of an injured hiker on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Another rescue occurred in Wickenburg after reports of a lost hiker in the Blue Wash area. A Yavapai County Sheriff\u2019s Office Forest Patrol deputy escorted the woman back to her car safely.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after, around 6:30 p.m., a deputy responded to a report of a lost male hiker in Sedona. He was found on the trail and returned safely.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"twitter-follow-button\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/serenaeosully\" data-show-count=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Follow @serenaeosully<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">Have a story idea or tip? 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