Emergency crews rescue distressed senior along local trail
![UTV Responders use UTV and extrication trailer, with a stokes basket to safely transport distressed senior off of a trail system in New Tecumseth Ont., on July 3, 2024. (Shawn Sweeney NTFR)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/7/3/utv-1-6950018-1720032017572.png)
On Wednesday, a distressed senior was successfully rescued along a trail in New Tecumseth, Ont.
Around 11 a.m., New Tecumseth Fire Rescue Station 1 Alliston, Station 2 Beeton, and the Simcoe County Paramedic Service were called to the 13th line just west of County Road 10.
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Emergency responders quickly spotted an individual along the trail in need of help.
Responders used the fire department’s UTV and extrication trailer to safely transport the person off of the trail.
The UTV was equipped with a stokes basket allowing the distressed to lay comfortably as they were escorted.
Simcoe County Paramedic Services stabilized the senior and transported them to a nearby medical facility.
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