Salt Lake Co. Sheriff SAR helps Mt. Olympus hiker suffering heat-related condition

SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah, June 21, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Search and Rescue crews from the Salt Lake County Sheriff’ Office helped a hiker Saturday night after he developed severe heat cramps and was unable to continue descending from the area of the Mount Olympus saddle.

The hiker called dispatch at about 6:30 p.m., and crews were sent his way, carrying water, food and electrolytes.

“While hiking in, rescuers located the patient slowly making his way down the trail,” the SLCSO SAR news release says…

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