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ANOTHER Serious Injury Caused by Mountain Biking!
http://www.mydesert.com/article/2010...eet+from+trail
An injured mountain biker who fell several feet off a dirt trail was airlifted to safety Sunday. A 45-year-old woman had been riding on a trail off Dunn Road, not far from Murray Peak, when she lost balance on the rocky terrain and fell 15 feet down a slope, Palm Springs Fire Battalion Chief Mark Avner said. The woman called for help about 11:30 a.m. But the road was too narrow and rugged for an ambulance, Avner said. Emergency crews were able to reach her with a four-wheel drive, Avner said. The woman complained of pain in her hip, lower back and ribs and was unable to walk out on her own, Avner said. “After getting back there, we felt we had no choice but to evacuate her by air,” Avner said. “It is faster.” About 1:30 p.m., a Riverside County Sheriff's helicopter was able to transport the woman to Desert Regional Medical Center. Avner did not immediately know her condition. |
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This just goes to show how careful you need to be these days. All of us love a good ride in the rough terrain as it is exciting! I think the best advice is to go with someone else when exploring new territory and going on harder trails.
Luckily this women was ok! But it should be a warning to us all about taking care! |
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