Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office searching Porter Fork trail area for overdue hiker
Members of the search and rescue team are at the scene on snowmobiles. However, they say the weather conditions are making it harder for them.
(FOX 13) The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team is out in the area around the Porter Fork Trail searching for a hiker that didn't return at a predetermined time.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team is out in the area around the Porter Fork Trail searching for a hiker that didn’t return at a predetermined time.
Officials announced on social media that the search and rescue operations will be happening Monday morning. They say calls came in late Sunday night concerning what is believed to be an overdue hiker.
It isn’t known who the hiker is or when they were originally expected back.
The Sheriff’s Office has their search and rescue team at the scene on snowmobiles. However, they say the weather conditions are making it harder for their team.
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