Preparation Prevents Wilderness Rescue Calls

Coconino County’s search and rescue teams are slammed this summer with outdoor emergencies—climbing mishaps, heat strokes, and water rescues—often preventable with basic prep. With one call nearly every day, crews spend grueling 6-8 hour shifts across 18,600 square miles, relying on drones and ropes to save people who underestimated nature’s dangers. Officials stress: know your limits, pack water, and tell someone where you’re going—because the best rescue is the one you never need. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ffd83f734f0c2c17