A popular Salt Lake County trail turned into a heat trap for hikers this weekend, leading to several groups asking for help from search and rescue.
SALT LAKE CITY — It started with one call and quickly spiraled as temperatures rose.
With little to no shade and a quick elevation gain, Mount Olympus is quite the climb, even without record-breaking heat. "We loaded up with about 20 water bottles, a leg splint and just basic rescue gear, and we made our way up the mountain," he explained."'Hey, are you guys up here to help my friend who has been cramping and who is not able to move as well?'" Nguyen said the group asked him. He realized that this was a different hiker who needed help.
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue teams airlift a hiker in Salt Lake County Saturday. With one rescue turning into three, plus helping many others along the way, Nguyen hopes that hikers who see this will take extra safety precautions before stepping out in the heat.
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