Emergency Personnel Called to Backbone State Park Early Wednesday

Emergency personnel responded to a call at Backbone State Park early Wednesday morning.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office says around 1:15 am, the Delaware County Communications Center received information from the Foundation 2 Crisis Line regarding a minor female experiencing a mental health crisis who was believed to be within Backbone State Park.

Based on the information available, emergency responders initiated an extensive search of the park, including trails, facilities, and other areas accessible under the weather and terrain conditions at the time.

At approximately 5 am, responders determined the individual’s location, and search operations were concluded.

Agencies assisting with the response included the Delaware County Communications Center, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Dundee Fire Department, Dundee First Responders, Edgewood Fire Department, Manchester Fire Department, Strawberry Point Fire Department, Lamont Fire Department, Regional Medical Center EMS, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa DNR, Iowa State Patrol, and Delaware County Emergency Management.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and Delaware County Emergency Management extends its appreciation to the dispatchers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders, EMS personnel, and other agencies who assisted with the search. The coordinated multi-agency response provided the personnel and resources necessary to conduct search operations across the park during challenging overnight conditions.

The Sheriff’s Office says no additional information regarding the individual will be released in order to protect her privacy.

information courtesy of Delaware County Sheriff’s Office & Delaware County Emergency Management