Thursday afternoon, Prescott Fire responded to an elderly man who passed out while hiking near Lynx Lake. Spokesman Jeff Jones says the hiker’s wife stated she was on Trail-305 between Walker Road and Lynx Lake. Crews hiked in and made contact with the 87-year old hiker who was showing symptoms consistent with dehydration. The man was extricated from the trail via a Stokes basket then transported to YRMC for further evaluation. Jones says it’s very important bring more water than you think you would need, a charged cell phone, clothes appropriate for the situation and snacks, before hiking.
