Mountain biker in serious condition after being rescued from Weber Co. trail

OGDEN, Utah ( ABC4 ) — Rescue crews and bystanders lifted a mountain biker off a northern Utah trail Monday after the biker crashed and suffered a serious head injury.

The Weber Fire District said the rescue began around 5:30 p.m. when crews from several agencies responded to the Wheeler Creek Trailhead, which is located east of Ogden near Pineview Reservoir.

The biker had injuries to their head and face and was losing consciousness.

Rescue crews made their way up the trail via vehicle, UTV and by foot, officials said. Bystanders helped the rescuers carry the mountain biker off the trail until the biker could be loaded into a UTV.

At the base of the mountain, a medical helicopter flew the mountain biker to a nearby hospital in serious condition.

“We extend our gratitude to all responders and members of the public who assisted in this challenging rescue effort,” Weber Fire District wrote in a Facebook post .

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