DATE/TIME: June 20th, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Hoist Rescue
LOCATION: Big Bear
VICTIM(S): John Potter, 56 years old, San Clemente
SUMMARY:
On Saturday, June 20, 2020, at approximately 1:00 p.m., John Potter was riding an off-road motorcycle on a trail east of Baldwin Lake, when he lost control and was ejected over the handlebars. Sustaining serious injuries and unable to move, his friends called 911 for help.
San Bernardino County Sheriff Department's patrol helicopter responded to the area and located Potter in a remote and rugged area. Due to the severity of Potter's injuries and his location, the flight crew determined a hoist rescue would need to be conducted and requested a rescue helicopter.
San Bernardino County Sheriff Department's Air Rescue 308 responded to the incident and lowered a rescue medic down to Potter. After assessing his injuries, Potter was placed in a rescue basket and hoisted into the helicopter. After hoisting the medic back into the helicopter, Air Rescue 308 transported Potter to a local trauma center for treatment.
Crew of 40King2:
Pilot Deputy Doug Brimmer
Tactical Flight Officer Deputy Corey Lawrence
Crew of Air Rescue 308:
Pilot Deputy Jon Roberg
Crew Chief Reserve Deputy Wayne Hess
Rescue Medic Landon Gilbertson
Rescue Medic Gordon Yee
Refer: Deputy Jon Roberg
Station: Aviation
Phone No. (909) 252-4100
Case No. DR # BB2000505
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
