Lost splitboarder rescued by Tahoe Search and Rescue after being left alone in the backcountry near South Lake Tahoe. Lost splitboarder rescatado por Tahoe Search and Rescue después de ser dejado solo en el backcountry cerca de South Lake Tahoe.

A splitboarder was rescued by Tahoe Search and Rescue after being left alone by his friend in the backcountry near Saxon Creek and Warr Trails near South Lake Tahoe on December 29. Un splitboarder fue rescatado por Tahoe Search and Rescue tras ser dejado solo por su amigo en el backcountry cerca de Saxon Creek y Warr Trails cerca de South Lake Tahoe el 29 de diciembre. Lost in the dark with no light or navigation skills, he called 911 around 5 p.m. Rescuers found him at 10 p.m., provided supplies, and guided him back to Christmas Valley, where he was taken to his hotel by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office. Perdido en la oscuridad sin luz ni habilidades de navegación, llamó al 911 alrededor de las 5 p.m. Rescates lo encontraron a las 10 p.m., le proporcionaron suministros, y lo guiaron de regreso a Christmas Valley, donde fue llevado a su hotel por la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de El Dorado. The incident highlights the importance of proper preparation and staying together when exploring the backcountry. El incidente pone de relieve la importancia de una preparación adecuada y de permanecer juntos al explorar el backcountry.