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Cal Fire rescues stranded hiker in Rancho Mirage

Published October 23, 2018 2:20 PM

Cal Fire crews have located and rescued a hiker from Mike Schuler Trail west of Painters Path in Rancho Mirage. The incident was reported at 10:44 a.m.

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A Cal Fire helicopter transported the hiker to a ground ambulance and was then brought to an area hospital to treat moderate injuries.