News Release - Palm Springs Police Department
On Friday, December 14, 2018, the Palm Springs Police Department received a call of two hikers at the Skyline Trail. The hikers were up to about 5200 feet in elevation and encountered icy terrain. Sunset was approaching and they decided to discontinue hiking until the morning. The hikers were not prepared for the night so a Riverside Sheriff Department helicopter brought the hikers supplies.
At about 2100 hours, one of the hikers called stating he was having a medical emergency. The Palm Springs Police Search and Rescue unit was called to respond along with a Riverside Sheriff Department helicopter. The hikers were successfully airlifted from the trail and American Medical Response (AMR) paramedics transported the hiker with the medical emergency to a local hospital. The hiker who had the medical emergency is expected to make a full recovery.
Address/Location
Palm Springs Police Department
200 S Civic Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Contact
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