A 28-year-old man was transported by medical helicopter after being injured in an accidental shooting while hunting Saturday in Wasatch County’s Soapstone Basin, according to a report published October 5.
First responders were notified of the incident at approximately 12:51 p.m., according to a news release from Wasatch County Search & Rescue. Responders from both Wasatch and Summit counties mobilized to reach the remote location, and several hunters also stopped to provide assistance.
The man was alert and awake when first responders arrived at the scene. He was treated and stabilized before being transported via medical helicopter to receive a higher level of care.
Wasatch County Search & Rescue expressed gratitude to the responding agencies and hunters who assisted, including Summit County Search & Rescue, South Summit Fire, the Wasatch and Summit county sheriff’s offices, University of Utah AirMed, and the U.S. Forest Service. The agency also urged hunters to practice firearm safety.
