A 65-year-old Taylorsville man is recovering after becoming lost Tuesday in Sevier County East of Fremont Indian State Park.
According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, Search and Rescue, EMTs and the Sheriff’s office all helped in the search after Dan Millet called 911 after getting lost when he left the trail.
Millet was suffering from hypothermia due to not having a jacket and also getting into the water from the creek. Search and rescue was able to get to him just before midnight. Shortly after getting to Millett DPS Star 9 helicopter arrived on scene and landed nearby.
After getting him some water and warming him up, Search and Rescue assisted Millett to the helicopter where he was transported to a waiting ambulance at the Fremont Indian State Park at 2:30 AM. Millett was checked out and after getting warmed up he was released.
The Sheriff’s Office is again warning everyone to be prepared for the back country. Go to rescue.utah.gov for more information. Always check local conditions before hiking and be prepared for changing conditions or the possibility of getting lost.
