Rider rescued near West Yellowstone

WEST YELLOWSTONE — A horseman was rescued Wednesday after suffering a medical condition.

According to a release from the Gallatin Media Center, on June 5, 2024, at 3:55 p.m., Gallatin County Search and Rescue was requested to assist a woman with a medical condition while out for a walk in horse from a local western ranch. Yellowstone region. The patient had a history of heart problems leading to unhealthy heartbeats. During the ride, a few miles from the ranch, the woman felt like she wouldn't be able to get out and asked for help getting back to the ranch.

Gallatin County Sheriff's Search and Rescue volunteers from the West Yellowstone Section responded to the ranch. Volunteers deployed a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle and, as backup, a single-wheeled stretcher in case the ORV was unable to cross the terrain. Fortunately, volunteers were able to meet the female with the ORV and drive her to an ambulance waiting for them at the ranch. The subject was evaluated by ambulance personnel and ultimately declined to be transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

Sheriff Springer wants to remind anyone recreating in the backcountry with limiting health conditions that it is even more important to have a solid emergency plan and means of communicating with emergency services. Additionally, make sure you have enough medical supplies as well as warm clothing, food, and water on hand, not only for the duration of your trip, but in case you get stranded or delayed.