Family rescued after medical emergency during hike south of Coachella

A family of five was rescued from a hiking trail after one person sustained a medical emergency Wednesday afternoon.

The rescue was reported at around 12:45 p.m. at Ladder Canyon trail, which is located north of Painted Canyon Road and Box Canyon Road.

CAL FIRE said the patient was part of a hiking party of 10 people, but they were the only person having an emergency.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the patient, an adult male, was feeling faint during a family hike.

Two adults and three minors were ultimately transported out of the trail by the helicopter. The man was transported by ground to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries

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