TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Southern Arizona Rescue Association (SARA) is warning the public the Pontatoc Ridge trail is currently not safe.
On September 17, 2022, The Pima County Shieff's Department Search and Rescue Unit rescued multiple people due to Bee stings and a fall injury.
A rescue at Pontatoc Ridge Trail. Bee stings and a fall injury. Multiple patients flown out by @Arizona_DPS Ranger 56. @SARA_AZRescue @RuralMetroCAZ @PimaSheriff pic.twitter.com/nH6LNqTyNg
— PCSD Search and Rescue (@PCSD_SAR) September 17, 2022
According to SARA, multiple people in these 2 rescues had to be taken to the hospital.
NPS Hiking Essentials:
- Water
- Food
- First Aid Kit
- Map
- Flashlight/Spare Batteries
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