Search and rescue for lost person near Joshua Tree park, Joshua Tree CA
Missing PersonEmergency responders are conducting a search and rescue for a lost or possibly trapped person near Old Dale Road outside Joshua Tree National Park. Communication was made via an iPhone satellite message, but contact with the individual has been inconsistent. The person is reported as uninjured but unable to make or receive phone calls. Response units estimate a one and a half hour drive time to the location and are checking for helicopter availability to assist with the search.
Audio|Source: San Bernardino County Fire and EMS - South Desert Morongo Basin
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Transcript:
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We just received a call from RSO stating that there was a call-in from an iPhone satellite
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for a lost or trapped, no injuries individual.
00:12
It is just outside the park near Old Dale Road.
00:25
End of Old Dale Road from the park side, correct?
00:34
So not near 62, but north of the park on Old Dale.
00:46
that the satellite zone it was a single activation or are they still in contact with the individuals?
01:00
It was a text that was delivered.
01:03
They tried contacting them and sending a message and it was not being received.
01:10
The device said that the user was unable to make or receive phone calls.
01:17
Copy on the wording is again trapped or lost subject.
01:26
Okay, firm, the wording is need help, lost, or trapped.
01:33
It's going to be about an hour and a half for me to respond on a road.
01:42
Can we see if there's aviation unit available to do a flyover of that area?
01:52
I'll go ahead and look for aircraft.
01:57
I'll be 10-6 for about two minutes before I can hit the road and then I'll be en route.
02:16
Difficulty breathing, medic engine (number withheld), Hardy Avenue, between Larkford Road and Sherrymore Road.
02:42
(number withheld) for a couple minutes before you respond.
02:45
What do you have?
02:47
Do you want to say my name?
02:51
We just got off the phone with RSO.
02:53
They also have a one and a half hour drive time.
02:57
They're going to check to see availability on helicopter.
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Location mentioned:
Old Dale Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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