Grand County officials, volunteers save woman with shattered femur in Arches National Park.

It just goes to show you that you never know when, where or how an accident can happen. Although they were not far from help out in the middle of "nowhere" it still happened.

The woman was hiking back to the parking lot on the path from the Double Arch trail in Arches National Park when she fell  breaking her femur.  You can read the article and watch a video here.

An accident like this can happen to anyone at anytime in anyplace.
If you are not as fortunate as this person to have help nearby, You should always be prepared with proper First-aid training. If you know at least the basics of first-aid, you will be able to use the tools in the Rescue Bracelet to render First-aid to immobilize the leg and signal for help.

Be safe, be prepared and be rescued.