Injured Hiker Airlifted From Idaho Mountain In High Altitude Rescue Mission
About this episode
The episode covers the successful airlift of an injured hiker from Mount Idaho by the Idaho Army National Guard and local emergency services.
Mount Idaho, Idaho – The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group, working with the Boise Fire Department, hoisted an injured hiker from a remote area of Mount Idaho on Saturday. The rescue was the Idaho Army National Guard’s sixth successful rescue mission of 2026 and its second rescue in July. The operation took place on Idaho’s seventh highest mountain near Mackay. It was the state’s highest hoist search and rescue mission. The rescue involved multiple agencies, including the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, Custer County Search and Rescue, and Air St. Luke’s.
Topics covered
- rescue mission
- hiking accident
- emergency services
- Idaho
- mountain rescue
- high altitude
Keywords
- Idaho Army National Guard
- hiker rescue
- Boise Fire Department
- Mount Idaho
- Custer County
- high altitude rescue
- emergency response
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Idaho Army National Guard, Boise Fire Department, Custer County Sheriff’s Office, Custer County Search and Rescue, Air St. Luke’s
Places: Mount Idaho, Mackay
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