May 28th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

On Memorial Day, rescue personnel from Garrett County were dispatched to a remote location on the Youghiogheny River for an injured kayaker. Due to terrain and prolonged extraction time by ground, Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 5 was requested to hoist the victim to safety. Once on scene, Trooper 5 located the injured kayaker on the river bank and determined hoisting the victim was necessary due to the remote area and extended arrival time by first responders. The victim was hoisted and flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown for treatment.