Crime & Safety
Hiker Injured At Sleeping Giant State Park
Emergency crews responded to Sleeping Giant State Park to rescue an injured hiker, according to fire officials: BREAKING
HAMDEN, CT — Emergency crews are on the scene at Sleeping Giant State Park to rescue an injured hiker, according to fire officials.
NBC Connecticut reports that the hiker slipped and fell about 5 feet on the White trail and suffered back injuries. (To sign up for Hamden breaking news alerts and more, click here.)
The Hamden Fire Department said on Twitter that “one patient has been immobilized and secured for transport off of Sleeping Giant.”
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Teenage male patient transported to YNHH with BLS injuries. All crews now clearing #SleepingGiant #Hamden @CTStateParks
— Hamden Fire Dept (@HamdenFireDept) July 26, 2017
This story will be updated when more information is available.
Photo via the Hamden Fire Department
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