A lost hiker in Santa Clarita was found by fire officials Thursday, who rescued the victim by helicopter.
At 10:24 a.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a lost hiker near Newhall Avenue and the 14 freeway in Santa Clarita, according to Charisma Murillo, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Officials arrived on scene 10 minutes later, Murillo said.
“They seemed to be looking for a hiker,” Murillo added. “Copter 19 found them at 10:43.”
As of 10:50 a.m., additional units have just arrived on scene to provide further assistance and fire personnel are in the process of rescuing the hiker, according to officials on scene.
As of 11:15 a.m. the person has been brought off the trail by helicopter, and is being treated by ground units, according to officials on scene.
As of the publication of this article, it is unknown if the hiker suffered any injuries.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
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