Hiker rescued at Bear Creek Oasis Trail near La Quinta
First responders rescued a hiker at the Bear Creek Oasis Trail south of La Quinta.
At around 3:00 PM, CAL FIRE was notified of a hiker with a medical emergency on the trail. There were no further details on the nature of the medical emergency.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office Rescue 9 helicopter responded for a possible hoist of the hiker, but the helicopter was canceled.
CAL FIRE crews transported the hiker down the trail using off-road vehicles. The patient was then transferred to an awaiting ambulance to be treated for minor injuries.
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