On August 30th, 2025, at approximately 6:19 pm, Gallatin County 911 Dispatch received a call for the rescue of an injured hiker.  The hiker injured their leg while hiking up near the top of Beehive Basin Trail.  The hiker was unable to walk all the way back to the trailhead on the injured ankle.

Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and GCSSAR Big Sky Team responded, deploying a hasty team of 4 into the field from the intersection of Upper Beehive Loop Road and North Fork Trail.  The GCSSAR team was able to successfully locate the injured hiker, load them onto a one-wheel stretcher, and transport them to the trailhead.  From there, the injured hiker was given a ride to their personal vehicle where a family member drove them home.

Sheriff Springer would like to remind hikers to always recreate with a friend or family member if possible and always carry warm clothing and plenty of food and water.  Accidents can happen, and having someone there to help you goes a long way in getting help quickly.