Ralston Poser

[Iceaxe]

FAKE!!!

What a poser...... :asshat:


Story of man being pinned by rock is questioned
By Jennifer Dobner
The Associated Press

Posted: 6:39 AM- Authorities questioned a Woods Cross man's story that he had been trapped for days after being pinned between a boulder and tree in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Steve L. Marsden's cries for help were heard by a driver headed out of the canyon who stopped just before 5 p.m. Monday to look at some wildflowers, Salt Lake County sheriff's Sgt. Paul Jarosack said.

The driver hiked about 100 yards up the Whipple Fork trail to find Marsden with his right leg apparently pinned by the "good-sized" rock, which was about 1-foot thick, 1--feet wide and 2-feet long, Jarosack said. The area is near Storm Mountain.

"(Marsden) said he just came up here to do some reading and slipped or slid and the rock came down with him," Jarosack said.

Marsden initially was "a bit fuzzy" about the details and thought he may have been pinned about three days, Jarosack said.

However, investigators found that the man's cell phone, which had been left in his car, had been used to call his home twice about 5 a.m. Monday, Jarosack said late Monday. He said it was not known if the calls had been answered.

He also said Marsden only had a bruise, which Jarosack said was not consistent with being pinned by the rock, and officers had learned that the man had been having emotional problems.

Jarosack said Marsden, who was undergoing evaluation at University Hospital, was sticking with his story about being trapped but was vague on the details.

About the same time that Marsden was found, he was being reported missing by Woods Cross police, who said that his brother had told them he had not been seen for five days.

Marsden had an empty water bottle with him when he was found.

Jarosack had said earlier in the evening that it was unusual that Marsden had not been found sooner, since he was not far from the road and on a trail frequented by hikers.

[Sombeech]

Another excuse to renew his prescription drugs.

[PunchKing]

But officer I was about to chew my own leg of so I could write a book and get rich. :nono: Book him Dano for perjury and kick him in the balls for good measure.

[rockgremlin]

Another excuse to renew his prescription drugs.

Yup. His brother claims that he has a mild case of amnesia, as well as other mental problems.

[accadacca]

:lol8: :lol8: :lol8:

[moabfool]

1 foot X 1 foot X 2 foot rock? Kick it off you with your other leg. Or just pick it up/roll it with your hands. Sure your lower back may never be the same, but it's better than dying. The guy's full of crap.

[goofball]

pretty sad.

mental disorders are the most insidious of illness. and those who suffer from them are the most maligned. they truly cannot help but be what they are. thankfully this mans form of presenting was pretty tame (and a little funny...). hopefully he can get proper treatment. the problem w/ many though is they either eventually self medicate, or decide they like the way they behave and do not continue treatment. often times the meds are more of a burdern to them than the disorder. they are frequently not pleasant. but whether mild or severe these individuals need to face the consequences of their actions, all the more so because they cannot help but be what they are.

[Sombeech]

1 foot X 1 foot X 2 foot rock? Kick it off you with your other leg.


...or easily roll it onto your leg and cry for help. :haha:

[Iceaxe]

Hiker won't be charged for rescue
By Jason Bergreen
The Salt Lake Tribune

Though investigators are skeptical whether Woods Cross resident Steven Marsden told them the truth about being trapped behind a rock in Big Cottonwood Canyon for up to five days, they don't plan to arrest him or charge him for his rescue.

Because Marsden, 50, did not falsely report a crime, and no one has come forward to dispute his version of the incident, there is not enough information to charge him, Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Paul Jaroscak said.

"He's sticking to his original story and being a little vague about it," Jaroscak said.

Marsden told police Monday that sometime within the past three days or so he had hiked about 100 yards up the Whipple Fork Trail to read. On his way down, he said, he slid on loose rocks, which tumbled down the hill with him and pinned his leg against a tree, Jaroscak said.

Family said he may have been gone for as many as five days.

Marsden admitted later to being unclear about how long he had been pinned.

Investigators found Marsden's cell phone in his truck near the trail head Monday. The call log revealed he had placed two calls to his home around 5 a.m. Monday, Jaroscak said. The time of the calls appear to dispute Marsden's claim that he had been pinned by the rock for several days.

Jaroscak said the county doesn't charge individuals for search and rescue services. He did not know how much such a rescue cost the county.

Investigators have not interviewed Marsden since Monday evening, Jaroscak said.

[Sombeech]

Hiker won't be charged for rescue

Yes, I heard this as well. Now, I thought that even if my story WAS legit, I would still have to pay for my rescue. Is this not the case? I was NEVER under the impression that search & rescue was free. I thought I would have to pay a fee in any situation that involved the rescue.

Then again, I've never been rescued, so this is only speculation. But am I wrong on this? If you are legitimately stranded, in need of rescue, you DO NOT have to pay? :ne_nau:

[Iceaxe]

In Utah, Searh & Rescue is free for the most part. But they do reain the right to charge you. Grand County (Moab) is the one expection, I hear they often bill for SAR. The National Parks are free for SAR, but again, they retain the right to bill you.

A couple SAR guys have told me they almost never send a bill, unless the person getting resued is a major asshole. Then they will send a bill just because the guy was a jerk. I figured the Ralston poser might get a bill for this little event, but I assume someone in charge figures he has real mental problems.