Hiker rescued after medical issue on Palm Desert trail

Jesus Reyes

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – First responders rescued a hiker who experienced a medical emergency while on the Bump and Grind Trail in Palm Desert Monday morning.

The incident was first reported at around 8:20 a.m. after a hiker called dispatch and said she was not feeling well, possibly experiencing a medical emergency, CAL FIRE officials told News Channel 3.

Emergency crews made their way up the trail to assess the hiker, who was airlifted to Eisenhower Health.

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