On December 26, 2022, at 1:33 pm, Gallatin County 911 received a call that a snowmobiler had sustained a leg injury on Buck Ridge Trail.
Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSSAR) Big Sky Section and Big Sky Fire Department responded to assist with the call. A GCSSAR team snowmobiled to the patient’s location with the ambulance sled in tow. The patient was assessed and transported to the waiting Big Sky Fire Ambulance who took the patient to the next higher level of care.
Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer would like to remind winter recreationalist that even a trail ride can result in a medical emergency. Please ride within your capabilities and enjoy the amazing back country in which we get to recreate.
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