Hiker airlifted from trail near Palm Springs

Jesus Reyes

SNOW CREEK, Calif. (KESQ) – A hiker was airlifted from a trail in the unincorporated area of Snow Creek Friday afternoon.

The hiker sustained a medical emergency on the trail., which is located west of Palm Springs.

“The patient has been hoisted via helicopter to an awaiting ground ambulance for transport to a local area hospital,” reads a post by CAL FIRE.

CAL FIRE noted that the hiker suffered minor injuries.

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