Injured hiker rescued on the Bump & Grind trail in Rancho Mirage
A hiker has been taken to the hospital after suffering an injury while on the Bump and Grind trail in Rancho Mirage Monday evening.
The rescue started shortly before 7 p.m.
According to CAL FIRE, the hiker sustained minor injuries. News Channel 3 crew at the scene was told that the hiker may have suffered a broken ankle.
RSO Rescue 9 performed a hoist rescue and delivered the patient to a ground ambulance, where they were then transported to the hospital, CAL FIRE added.
Remote Area Rescue:rpt@6:50 p.m. Bump and Grind Trail, Palm Desert. Injured adult hiker. RSO Rescue 9 performed a hoist rescue and delivered the patient to a ground ambulance. The patient was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. #GrindIC pic.twitter.com/ZtFeseFpCm
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) June 7, 2022
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