Hiker rescued by helicopter in Palm Desert

City News Service

PALM DESERT, Calif. (CNS) – A person was rescued today from a trail in Palm Desert after suffering from a medical complaint.   

The rescue was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 470000 block of Portola Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.   

The agency said the individual suffered moderate injuries and was hoisted by helicopter to a ground ambulance nearby.   

No further information was immediately available.

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