' Terrible' day: Wolfe County Search and Rescue Group finds 1 dead, 1 dehydrated in Red River Canyon

RED RIVER GORGE, Ky. (BNN)-- Sunday saw multiple rescue efforts from the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team and numerous other rescue personnel in the Red River Gorge area.

The Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team (WCSAR) posted on Facebook that crews received a 911 on Sunday for a camper who was unable to breathe.

WCSART stated attempts to maintain contact with the caller were unsuccessful. While the camper taken a trip by automobile to get and try cellular phone service, "the 911 pings were in differing locations" throughout the Red River Gorge area, leaving rescue groups unable to discover the victim.

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Rescue crews discovered a member of the caller's group in the area of Highway 715 near the Suspension Bridge parking lot, however by the time teams got to the campground, the victim was found unresponsive in his camping tent. The guy was later pronounced dead by the Menifee County Coroner's workplace, per rescue workers.

WCSART stated crews got a different 911 call around 1:50 p.m. on Sunday "as the team was packing out the male topic."

The second call was for a female who had actually apparently suffered from heat exhaustion in the area of Hanson's Point. A "rash" group of several rescue teams and emergency personnel hiked to the location of the victim, with a second team behind them bring additional rescue gear and team members.

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WCSART said rescue teams discovered the lady on Rough Trail in the area of the Hanson's Point cutoff. She was dealt with for dehydration and had the ability to recuperate and walk without more medical assistance.

When outdoor camping, WCSART asked visitors to the Red River Gorge area to be mindful of the summertime heat as well as their environments. The group posted on Facebook, "As we continue to see humid and very hot conditions in the area, we motivate all visitors to the RRG to utilize caution, remain hydrated and take regular breaks to remain cool."