Rider flown to hospital following accident, horse found safe days later - East Idaho News

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Idaho
Croy Creek Canyon
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Incident type
Fall

Summary

Fall Injury Idaho Today in Idaho: A 71‐year‐old woman was thrown from her horse in a backcountry accident near Camp Creek in Croy Creek Canyon and suffered serious injuries, requiring helicopter airlift to the hospital. The horse ran away but was located two days later by a search effort involving deputies, a sheriff’s office drone team, and volunteer helicopter pilots.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed rider Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Rider flown to hospital following accident, horse found safe days later - East Idaho News

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