Trauma specialist hiking Donut Falls helps injured teen before rescuers arrive
Summary
Fall Injury Salt Lake City Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah: A 17‑year‑old hiker fell 15 to 20 feet above Donut Falls in Big Cottonwood Canyon and was seriously injured. Stacy Baecker, a trauma surgical PA, and her friends provided first aid while waiting for Salt Lake County search and rescue teams. The incident occurred on the trail near Donut Falls in Utah.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed hiker | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
Trauma specialist hiking Donut Falls helps injured teen before rescuers arrive