Person injured wrist after fall on trail near Ponderosa Way, Nevada County CA


A person fell and injured their wrist on a trail near Ponderosa Way. They contacted authorities by text and are trying to walk out on their own. Rescue and medical teams, including a helicopter, are responding and coordinating access to the person near Ponderosa Bridge in Grass Valley, California.
Audio|Source: CAL FIRE NEU West
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Transcript:
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The person recontacted via text advising that after they fell with a wrist injury, they are attempting to walk themselves out on the trail.
00:05
Metro copter two has accepted and is responding, but they do not have an estimated time of arrival.
00:09
Request repeated due to difficulty hearing.
00:12
Location confirmed near Grass Valley.
00:16
Communication check.
00:17
Loud and clear. The person reported again via text that after they fell with a wrist injury, they are trying to walk themselves out on the trail.
00:25
Metro copter two has accepted but does not have an estimated time of arrival.
00:29
Acknowledged.
00:30
Due to the injury, other responding units were cancelled.
00:33
Repeated confirmation received.
00:34
Communication ongoing.
00:40
Continuing status updates.
00:46
Time noted. Multiple fire and rescue units responding in Grass Valley area.
00:52
Grass Valley engine 816 heading in.
00:54
Further dispatch information.
00:55
Engine units acknowledged.
00:57
Additional engine company responding.
00:59
Grass Valley unit confirmed.
01:01
Patient is walking towards Ponderosa Bridge.
01:07
Resources are in place for patient assistance.
01:13
Location near Ponderosa Bridge confirmed. Fire units accessing the patient by foot near Ponderosa Bridge.
01:16
Access will be made on foot.
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Location mentioned:
S Ponderosa Way, California
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