Hiker Rescued on Tunnel Trail Reportedly Dies
Update by the edhat staff
May 20, 2022
Santa Barbara County firefighters rescued an injured hiker off Tunnel Trail Saturday afternoon and new reports state the hiker has passed away.
San Marcos High School Student Jake Parks, 17, has been identified as the hiker.
Santa Barbara County firefighters were dispatched to the Tunnel Trail for a reported medical emergency, according to SBCFD spokesperson Mike Eliason.
Initial reports stated an adult male sustained a heat-related emergency approximately 1-2 miles from the trailhead. Crews transported the victim down off the trail and transported him to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office-Coroner’s Bureau is investigating his death, which does not appear to be suspicious.
Update by the edhat staff
6:00 p.m., May 14, 2022
Santa Barbara County firefighters rescued an injured hiker off Tunnel Trail Saturday afternoon.
At 2:39 p.m., county and city fire crews responded approximately 1-2 miles up from the trailhead. They discovered an adult male with a heat-related emergency.
The hiker was transported down off the trail and taken by ambulance to Cottage Hospital.
Reported by Tagdes
3:02 p.m., May 14, 2022
Medical for injury on Tunnel Rd. County Fire, Copter 3 and SB City responding.
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May 14, 2022 03:02 PMPaging Search and Rescue.
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May 14, 2022 03:18 PM20 year old male unconscious and wearing nothing but cargo shorts.
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May 14, 2022 03:45 PMCancelled copter and sounds like patient was UTL.
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May 14, 2022 03:51 PMThought 2 patients, due to confused witness directions. 1 transported and all others cleared.
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May 18, 2022 04:30 PMThe injured hiker was my 17 year old nephew who died on that mountain, a week away from his high school graduation and his entire life ahead of him. Perhaps you could think about the impact of your words before you ignorantly post something that his Mother, Father and siblings can read. Just a thought? But maybe you’re right, stupid cannot be fixed or silenced in a time where empathy and decorum should be displayed.
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May 20, 2022 08:56 AMVery sad. I'm so sorry.
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May 20, 2022 09:42 AMIt's always a sad thing when someone so young dies. I don't understand the need to suggest stupidity. Yes, it was hot on Saturday, but we don't know the details of why the boy had issues and regardless - this is an insensitive comment. Do better.
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May 20, 2022 12:56 PMBeangirl. I'm so sorry for this tragic loss of your nephew. It's so heartbreaking. My prayers for you and his parents and loved ones. May God bless and comfort all of you through this terrible time.
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May 20, 2022 03:06 PMI am so sorry for your loss, so sorry for the pain. As a father I can't imagine, so terribly sorry.
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May 21, 2022 06:35 AMso sorry for your loss. God bless you & the family
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May 21, 2022 11:18 AMBEANGIRL, I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. What a sad sad tragic thing. May you find peace.
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May 19, 2022 07:29 PMRIP, my sincere condolences to his loved ones.
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May 20, 2022 06:11 AMPer Noozhawk: "The young man has been identified as San Marcos High School student Jake Parks, 18."
https://www.noozhawk.com/article/high_school_student_man_who_died_after_santa_barbara_trail_rescue
Was just hoping for some follow-up... not the worst possible outcome, very sad.
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May 20, 2022 12:45 PMAll so tragic, my condolences to all. Being the father of an 18 yo, I just can’t imagine what the parents are going though. My prayers to all.
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May 20, 2022 05:19 PMSo very sorry. As a parent of an 18 year old graduating next week I can't even imagine how crushed and heartbreaking this is for his dear family .
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May 21, 2022 05:57 AMSo heartbreaking. Deepest condolences to his family.
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May 21, 2022 11:19 AMHeartbreaking!
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May 21, 2022 11:19 AMSo very sorry for the family. My God son 16 died playing football of myocarditis. So unfair our hearts go out to the family and his friends.
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May 21, 2022 04:36 PMMay he Rest In Peace. I’m so sorry for your loss.