FRENCHBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — On Tuesday, Wolfe County Search and Rescue was called out about a hiker who'd gotten lost around the Indian Stair Case. They used a new tool they learned about from their training system to help get the hiker out.
Wolfe County Search and Rescue Chief John May says, "This is kind of a new feature, at least a new feature to us. It's a locator link that's built into that program."
It's the team’s first time using the new tech. The chief says it cut down on rescue time. Finding the hiker took a few hours, compared to previous rescues that took eight or more hours. It also kept the team safer.
Chief May says, "You know anytime we have someone that's lost and you put people into a wilderness environment, that comes with risk, especially at night. There's hazards and we can get hurt just like anyone else hiking a trail especially at night."
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First, you get a text on your phone. Then, you click the link that you're sent. This helps the search and rescue team find your exact location and will hopefully aid in a successful rescue.
The team believes other search and rescue teams can use this, and it could be used in even more ways across communities.
