70-year-old hiker rescued after accident between Los Cocoteros and Los Ancones

The man had a broken ankle and was taken to the hospital in his private vehicle

January 2 2023 (09:37 WET)
Updated in January 2 2023 (09:40 WET)
Firefighter Rescue in Los Ancones
Firefighter Rescue in Los Ancones

Firefighters rescued a hiker on Sunday with a possible ankle fracture on a trail between Los Cocoteros and Los Ancones.

Once alerted by the CECOES, they went to the place at 1:17 p.m. and verified that the affected person was a 70-year-old man of American nationality who had an injury to his right ankle.

Next, the Emergency personnel proceeded to bandage the affected area and immobilize it with a splint. Later, they transferred the affected person and two companions to their private vehicle.

From the Consortium they reported that no ambulance was needed because they went to the hospital in their car.

 

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