Rescue underway at North Lykken hiking trail in Palm Springs
First responders are at the scene of a hiker rescue at the North Lyyken trail in Palm Springs.
Police said a 29-year-old female was hiking on the trail and went unconscious for a reason that remains unknown to authorities at this time. Medics were called to the trail at around 1:26 p.m.
Medical personnel are currently with hiker and are arranging the rescue.
CHP helicopter H-60 is arriving on scene to fly the patient and medics off the mountain to an awaiting AMR ambulance, the Palm Springs Fire Department tweeted.
Palm Springs Fire is currently on scene of a hiker rescue (medical emergency) on the Lykken trail on the west side of our city. CHP helicopter H-60 is arriving on scene to fly the patient and our personnel off the mountain to an awaiting AMR ambulance. pic.twitter.com/gebmzbcDvW
— Palm Springs Fire Department (@PalmSpringsFire) May 11, 2021
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