63-year-old hiker dies on La Quinta trail
UPDATE: The hiker has been identified as Michael Pavelec, 63, of La Quinta.
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - A hiker died on a La Quinta trail Tuesday morning after a medical issue.
The incident was first reported just after 9:45 a.m. about 2.3 miles up the Boo Hoff Trail.
The patient was found by mountain bikers, according to CAL FIRE.
Battalion Chief Ryan Kirby told News Channel 3 that the patient was out hiking with some friends before the medical incident.
Fire crews worked to reach the patient by ground via off-road ATVs. The Riverside County Sheriff's Aviation Unit made it to the patient first, who confirmed the hiker had died.
Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates.
