A backcountry rescue operation was carried out in the Elk Mountains. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that a hiker fell ill during a trip. The hiker's condition was severe enough that they could not leave the area on their own.

A call for help was made, prompting a response from Mountain Rescue Aspen and CareFlight of the Rockies. A helicopter was used to reach the stricken hiker, while a team also traveled to the scene on foot.

Further information about the rescue is available from the authorities, who have released a statement about the incident.