Hiker injured on Palm Springs trail, helicopter rescue canceled due to winds

Palm Springs Fire Department crews are hiking to rescue an injured person after strong winds in the desert prevented a helicopter rescue.

The hiker was injured Tuesday afternoon in the Agua Caliente Indian canyons off of Murray Canyon.

Authorities said the hiker sustained a possible broken leg so she was not able to come down the trail on her own strength. Fire crews and Tribal Rangers were able to treat and carry the patient off of the mountain.

High winds with blowing sand and rain made the rescue even more difficult, PSFD revealed on Twitter.

ALERT- Fire units are currently on the scene of a hiker rescue located in the Agua Caliente Indian canyons off of Murray Canyon. CHP H-60 was assisting but has since cancelled due to high winds. Fire crews are currently on foot hiking to the patient. pic.twitter.com/WaKyMno3W8

— Palm Springs Fire Department (@PalmSpringsFire) February 22, 2022

Despite the weather issues, crews were able to safely bring the hiker down the trail. She was taken to the hospital via ground ambulance for further treatment.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.

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