Dossier
Sparta Rescue Squad
Coverage of Sparta Rescue Squad in the Nexus archive.
- Person found with fractured leg in Calfkiller River
A person with a compound fractured leg was rescued from the Calfkiller River by Sparta Rescue Squad and volunteer fire departments. Rescuers used a low-angle rope system to navigate challenging terrain before transporting the individual by helicopter to a regional trauma center.
- Two rescued after getting lost in Tennessee woods
Two people were rescued in Tennessee after getting lost in the woods and their vehicle became stuck in a river during a Flood Watch. The Sparta Rescue Squad conducted the third wilderness rescue in three weeks.