Search crews camp overnight, rescue missing 14-year-old in Uinta mountains

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah ( ABC4 ) — Search and rescue crews safely rescued a 14-year-old on Sunday who had become separated from their group the day before near the Highline Trailhead in Summit County.

On Saturday, Aug. 10, a 14-year-old was in the High Uintah Wilderness with a group when they became separated from the group around 8:45 a.m., according to Summit County Search and Rescue . The circumstances surrounding the teenager’s separation from the group were not released to the public.

Around 5 p.m., a family member called 911 for help locating the missing teenager.

Crews from several agencies — including several counties’ sheriff’s offices and the Department of Public Safety — responded to the Highline Trailhead and dispersed to look for the missing teen. Patrol units searched several trails on horseback until nightfall.

The search teams camped overnight “to be ready at first light to resume searching,” according to officials.

On Sunday morning, authorities heard a whistle and yelling and “made visual contact” with the missing teenager. A DPS helicopter then flew the 14-year-old to the trailhead. Authorities say they were found in good condition.

“We would like to thank our neighboring partners for also assisting in the search,” Summit County S&R said in a social media post .

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