On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., fire and emergency medical personnel responded to Circle Court and Cape Leonard Drive in St. Leonard, for the high angle rescue after a long fall.
Crews arrived on the scene to find the patient fell approximately 30 feet into the St. Leonard Creek.
Firefighters setup a high angle rescue kit along with a stokes basket to bring the victim out of the water and up to the waiting medical personnel.
Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 7 responded to a nearby landing zone and transported the patient to an area trauma center.
All photos courtesy of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department.
