Trauma specialist hiking Donut Falls helps injured teen before rescuers arrive

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Donut Falls
Incident type
Fall

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

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