Chicago Lakes
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griddles
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Chicago Lakes
Just wondering, while we were hiking down saw the sheriff, paramedics and a mountain rescue going up the Chicago lakes trail. Just hoping everyone got home safe.
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I am the marmot
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Re: Chicago Lakes
The accident was a volunteer forest service worker who was trying to clear a portion of the trail from a winter blowdown. He missed a branch with his axe and planted it in his shin. Result - a 4" gash to the bone. My husband and I were 2 of the 4 first responders. We were able to eventually stop the bleeding and called 911 immediately. We all stayed with him until Alpine Search and Rescue came and got him out. (Those guys rock!!!) 
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griddles
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Re: Chicago Lakes
Thanks for the info. I remember passing him on his way up. Glad to hear that it wasn't something even more serious (not that this isn't serious).
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Doug Shaw
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Re: Chicago Lakes
Ouch! Here's hoping there are no unexpected complications and that he recovers well.
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Broken Knee
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Re: Chicago Lakes
That's commendable!I am the marmot wrote:We all stayed with him until Alpine Search and Rescue came and got him out. (Those guys rock!!!)
When life gets you down, climb!
