Reported hand amputation prompts helicopter response in Slippery Rock Township
A person amputated their hand in a lawn mower rollover Saturday, Oct. 17, prompting a response from a medical helicopter and several other emergency responders in Slippery Rock Township, according to Butler County Emergency Services dispatch recordings.
Emergency services were dispatched at 1:16 p.m. to the 200 block of Kiester House Road for the amputation, which occurred 200 to 300 feet into the woods behind a residence.
Dispatch noted the person was not trapped and minor bleeding was controlled.
UPMC STAT MedEvac responded after dispatch. Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team was initially dispatched, then Prospect Volunteer Fire Department was added for its UTV, according to dispatch recordings.
