Lost Arizona Hikers Prompt Sheriff to Send Reminder about Hiking Safety
The Arizona Daily Sun reported on Tuesday that search crews found a pair of hikers Sunday who became lost near Humphreys Summit. The hikers, having remembered to bring a cell phone with them on their hike, called 911 around 7:00pm and Search and Rescue volunteers were quickly dispatched to the area. The hikers, a 32-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were hiking the summit when they meandered off the marked trail and got lost. The lost hikers built a fire to keep warm which helped the helicopter crew spot them. The hikers were found around 11:30pm that evening.
Coconino County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind Arizona hikers to remember the following important hiking safety tips when planning an excursion in the area:
- Review the hiking equipment, supplies and skills that will be needed for the hike you are planning
- Pack emergency signaling devices, like a long-lasting flashlight, emergency flairs or materials to build a fire with
- For strenuous hikes, be sure to be physically fit for the challenge.
- Always attempt to hike with a companion or notify someone of your complete hiking itinerary before heading out.
Photo of Humphreys Basin and Summit Lake
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