17-year-old rescued from remote area of Russell County after suffering broken leg

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ky. – A teen has been rescued from a remote area in Russell County after reportedly suffering a broken leg on Tuesday.

According to Russell County Search and Rescue, around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, rescuers were dispatched to assist a 17-year-old who had sustained the injury while in the area of a lake bed.

Emergency personnel say search and rescue was assisted by the Russell County Sheriff’s Department, Russell County EMS and Russell County dispatch to locate the teen.

Search and rescue says the teen was located about a mile from the nearest access point.

Rescuers say a medical helicopter was requested to the scene to transport the patient and provide medical care as quickly as possible.

According to search and rescue, the helicopter successfully landed, and emergency crews were able to assist the patient.