A woman sustained a severe leg injury while climbing Mount Williamson alone and was rescued after a two-day effort involving many helicopters and rescue personnel. She fell off-route at 13,600 feet and lost her backpack, containing food, water, and extra clothing. Despite a serious injury where bone was visible, she remained calm while waiting for help. Rescuers faced challenges, including a sudden thunderstorm that grounded helicopters, but volunteers reached her on foot until rescue was possible despite steep terrain.
Despite her serious lower leg injury, with bone visibly protruding through the skin, the woman remained calm while waiting for help.
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services alerted the Inyo County Sheriff's Office to an SOS activation from a Garmin InReach device.
Rescuers made verbal contact with the hiker by sunrise but could not immediately rescue her due to the steep and unstable terrain.
A sudden thunderstorm forced the California Highway Patrol's helicopter to turn back, complicating the rescue efforts.
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