Over the four-day period that ended Sunday, Northshore Fire had been up Elk Mountain Road several times to respond to injuries that resulted both from fights and car crashes, according to Battalion Chief Steve Hart.
Early Sunday morning an individual was assaulted at the Oak Flat campground. “We went up there to retrieve the patient,” said Hart.
During the several days of activity, they also responded to a rollover crash in the area, Hart said.
A possible contributor to the increased level of calls is a large amount of activity at local campgrounds, he said.
“The fire chief said the campgrounds are full for unknown reasons,” said Hart. “Nice weekend, nice weather, people are staying close to home.”
He added, “I think we better get used to this,” especially with the Memorial Day weekend around the corner. “I hope next weekend isn't as bad.”
On Sunday there also was a huge number of dirt bikes traveling between Upper Lake and Bartlett Springs, according to Hart.
“I've never seen that many. Never,” he said. “There was literally hundreds.”
Hart said that the bikers didn't cause any problems. “Not one.”
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