August 2, 00.21, Mountain Rescue, Jokkmokk

The man, who is said to be an experienced hiker, is alone and a distress signal has been sent to a relative. The assessment is that the man is in need of help.

The police officer on duty makes a decision on rescue services with the support of the LSO, the law on protection against accidents.

Shortly thereafter, contact is made with the man. He has fallen into a watercourse, is wet and cold. He has been injured and has difficulty walking.

Mountain rescuers are called out and with the help of a civilian helicopter, they reach the location during the night. They help the man, among other things, so he can change clothes and get warm again.

A police helicopter is ordered to the man and the mountain rescuers during the morning. The helicopter cannot land at the location. The people are winched up into the helicopter and the man is transported further to the hospital.

The rescue operation is completed at 12 o'clock.