Strangers Come to the Rescue, Carry 79-Year-Old Hiker to Safety After Injury

When 79-year-old Ursula Bannister broke her ankle while hiking to the spot where she scattered her mother’s ashes, she faced a five-hour wait for help. Fortunately, U.S. Air Force Airman Troy May and his friend Layton Allen came to her aid, carrying her down the steep 1.6-mile trail in a heroic three-hour effort. Ursula, an experienced hiker from Washington, was deeply grateful for the strangers’ kindness, which helped her avoid further pain during the long wait for emergency crews. This heartwarming story highlights the power of compassion and teamwork in times of need.

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