An 11-year-old sustained injuries in a sledding mishap at Mountain High Resort and was promptly airlifted to Children's Hospital Los Angeles for treatment, authorities reported. According to a NBC Los Angeles article, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Air Rescue 5 helicopter was deployed to urgently transport the child.
Details regarding the status of the youngster, including their gender, have not been disclosed. The Sheriff's Department confirmed that their Special Enforcement Bureau's tactical medics provided care during the flight. The exact nature of the incident that led to requiring such emergency services remains unclear, as the Sheriff's Department withheld further information on the episode that unfolded at the winter sports destination in the San Gabriel Mountains.
The circumstances leading up to the accident at Mountain High Resort, which lies in Wrightwood and is a famed local spot for winter sports, are still not immediately known. While such accidents are somewhat infrequent, they thoroughly shake the local communities that gather there to partake in the mountain's winter offerings. A statement from the KCAL News staff indicates that the child's condition post-accident has not been made public by the deputies.
Further reports may eventually shed light on the details of the accident, but for now, the families and individuals who turn to Mountain High for their joy must also recognize the inherent risks present in such joyful pursuits.
