Salt Lake County Search and Rescue pulled a stranded hiker off Lone Peak by helicopter Saturday night, Aug. 29, after crews found a narrow break in severe storm conditions.

The hiker was wet, cold and desperate to get off the 11,253-foot peak, SAR said in a social media post, as ABC4's Abigail Jones reported Sunday. Crews located a safe weather window and flew a helicopter to the scene.

The rescue worked. But SAR, a unit of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, used the incident to warn backcountry users that aerial rescue is never guaranteed.

More than 200 lightning strikes were recorded during a storm Thursday, Aug. 27, according to SAR's post. Lightning is one of the biggest reasons a helicopter cannot fly, the team said. SAR's helicopters come from partners at the Utah Department of Public Safety and other medical aviation providers, and SAR said it does not control the aircraft, the pilots or the weather. If conditions are unsafe for aviation, the helicopter stays on the ground.

Never make a backcountry decision assuming a helicopter will come get you.

Lone Peak is one of the most popular high-altitude hikes accessible from Sandy. The Jacobs Ladder Trail starts at Hidden Valley Park and climbs 5,650 feet over 5.5 miles to the summit, according to climb-utah.com. All summit routes are rated Class 4, requiring scrambling with serious exposure. The ascent takes most hikers five to six hours.

Afternoon thunderstorms are common on the peak during Utah's monsoon season in mid to late summer. Hikers are advised to be well clear of the summit before storms develop.

SAR offered four pieces of advice: check the weather before heading out, carry gear to stay warm and dry, take thunderstorms seriously and know your location.

No information about the hiker's identity or condition after the rescue has been released.