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Two Rescues, One UTV: Milford Fire Department's Busy Sunday
21 Jul
Summary
- Firefighters used a UTV for two separate rescues on July 19.
- One man was injured falling off his mountain bike on a trail.
- A woman fell 10 feet at a quarry, sustaining head and leg injuries.
On Sunday, July 19, the Milford Fire Department utilized its utility terrain vehicle (UTV) for two critical rescue operations in wooded terrains. The first incident occurred at 10:49 a.m. on a bike trail off Cedar Street, where a man sustained injuries after falling from his mountain bike. Fire Chief Mark Nelson noted the rough terrain required the UTV for access.
The second rescue took place at 7:04 p.m. at a quarry near Shadowbrook Lane. A woman suffered head and leg injuries after falling about 10 feet while attempting to jump between rocks. The UTV was again essential for reaching her in the difficult area. This marked the second quarry rescue that month, highlighting the dangers of the location.
