Utah Highway Patrol, Utah
End of Watch Saturday, June 30, 2012
Add to My HeroesAaron Robert Beesley
Trooper Aaron Beesley died after falling from a cliff while performing a search and rescue mission in Salt Lake County.
Trooper Beesley, a tactical flight officer for the agency, had been assisting in the search for two missing teenage hikers along the Mount Olympus Trail. The helicopter located the two, and Trooper Beesley was placed on the ground to assist them. As the two were airlifted to safety Trooper Beesley was left at the scene.
When the helicopter returned to retrieve Trooper Beesley, he could not be located. He was located at the bottom of a 90-foot cliff a short time later. Ground-based rescue crews reached his location approximately 45 minutes later. It is believed he was attempting to retrieve a backpack when he fell from the trail.
Trooper Beesley had served with the Utah Highway Patrol for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 253
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
Most Recent Reflection
View all 232 ReflectionsTrooper Beesley,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Utah. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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