Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Drone used to rescue hiker on Quandary Peak

An overdue hiker needed some help after wandering off trail while attempting to summit Quandary Peak recently. A blurb posted on the the Summit County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page stated that the Summit County Rescue Group used a creative solution to provide the hiker with some much needed light, after his phone battery almost went dead:
Cold, wet, and lost in the mountains? We’re here for you.

Last week, a deputy located a lost hiker and dropped a flashlight to him from a drone. That light guided him back to the trail and helped the Summit County Rescue Group locate him quickly — resulting in a safe outcome for all.

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office — Always Here for You.
Here's a report from CBS Colorado that provides a few more details:





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