257 Fire Rhabdo RLS 2012

A Hotshot Captain was scouting the day’s operation when he began to experience muscle cramps. Already well hydrated, he stopped to rest and drank more water. He eventually decided to hike back to the crew vehicles. But the cramps became worse and eventually necessitated a medical evacuation. He was flown to a Level 1 trauma center where he was diagnosed with Rhabdomyolysis (Rhabdo).

Rhabdomyolysis, Hand Crews, Medical or Exertion