“Ski patrol brought the patient (a youth) down the hill where they handed over care to waiting air and ground crews for assessment,” he said. “The youth was ultimately flown to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in serious condition.” STARS air ambulance transported the woman to Alberta Children’s Hospital, said Kate Langille, a spokesperson for STARS. […]
“Ski patrol brought the patient (a youth) down the hill where they handed over care to waiting air and ground crews for assessment,” he said. “The youth was ultimately flown to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in serious condition.”
STARS air ambulance transported the woman to Alberta Children’s Hospital, said Kate Langille, a spokesperson for STARS.
Paramedics, Nakiska ski patrol and STARS air ambulance responded to the call in the early afternoon.
KANANASKIS COUNTRY – A young female skier was taken to a Calgary hospital in serious condition after a skiing incident at Nakiska Ski Area Wednesday afternoon (March 28).
“Given the potential injury, STARS also simultaneously responded from Calgary,” he said.
The Outlook reached out to Nakiska Ski Area and will update the story when more information is available.
Stuart Brideaux, a public education officer with Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services, said paramedics responded at about 1:15 p.m. to a report of an injured skier.
