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Rescuers Airlift Fallen Person From Cottonwood Canyons

Officials report a helicopter evacuation from terrain between Little and Big Cottonwood with no update on cause or condition.

Overview

  • Search-and-rescue teams responded Tuesday afternoon after a person fell while recreating near Little Cottonwood Canyon.
  • Crews reached the individual and loaded them into a LifeFlight helicopter at about 2:20 p.m., according to FOX 13 on-scene reporting.
  • Multiple helicopters and an ambulance supported the operation in mountains north of Alta and Snowbird between the two canyons.
  • State Route 210 was restricted to downhill traffic during the rescue as responders managed access in the canyon.
  • Authorities have not released how the fall occurred or the person’s medical status, with updates expected from the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office.