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Helicopter rescues injured hiker on Bear Creek Oasis Trail in La Quinta

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LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - A hiker was airlifted after suffering a minor injury along the Bear Creek Oasis Trail in La Quinta Wednesday morning.

The incident was first reported at around 9:45 a.m.

"Firefighters were on scene of an inaccessible rescue involving a patient with minor injuries. CAL FIRE helicopter 608 hoisted the patient to awaiting paramedics and was transported by ground to a local hospital for further evaluation," reads a post by CAL FIRE.

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