Two hikers rescued by helicopter after injury, dehydration on Indio trail

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Two people were rescued from an Indio hiking trail after suffering an injury and showing signs of dehydration and fatigue Friday afternoon.

The incident was first reported at around 12:05 p.m. on the Badlands trail, near Golf Center Parkway.

Sheriff's Sgt. Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez said a companion of the injured hiker told deputies the person was feeling dehydrated, fatigued and unsure about being able to continue on the trail.

Both hikers were hoisted by helicopter and dropped off at a location where paramedics were waiting to assist them, Brito-Gonzalez said.   

The nature of the hiker's injury was not immediately disclosed.

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