Three hikers rescued with heat-related ailments on trail near Thermal
City News Service
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Three hikers were rescued by helicopter today, with one suffering moderate injuries in a trail near Thermal.
The incident was reported shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday near Painted Canyon Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said the hikers suffered heat-related ailments at Painted Canyon Trail, with one medically treated and the two others refusing medical treatment at the scene.
A Riverside County Sheriff’s Rescue 9 helicopter hoisted the three hikers out of the area and transported the victim to a hospital by ground ambulance.
Identifying information on the individuals was not immediately available.