It was a team effort Sunday afternoon to rescue an injured hiker at Potawatomi State Park.

Emergency personnel were alerted shortly before 12:30 p.m. to 4200 Shoreline Road, near the Shoreline Boat Launch inside the park. Two hikers were exploring near the edge of a cliff when one fell and injured her ankle.

Emergency responders from the Nasewaupee Fire Department and First Responders, the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department, Door County Emergency Services, and the Door County Sheriff’s Office responded to the trail near where the hiker’s friend had called 911, only to find the hikers in a much more precarious position.

Nasewaupee Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Espe said that, especially on a holiday, it was important to recognize their limitations and call in help from other agencies.

By 2:30 p.m., the injured hiker was on her way to Door County Medical Center for treatment, and emergency responders were heading home to resume their Easter celebrations.

Espe reminded hikers to stay on posted trails, as recent rain and ice have created slick conditions for recreation, especially on rocks and cliffs.

Photo courtesy of Sturgeon Bay Fire Department