The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD) used its helicopter Thursday to rescue an injured hiker stranded on a trail at Torrey Pines State Reserve.
The chopper made its way to the trail overlooking the ocean around 10:35 a.m. A rescue official dangled from a rope attached to the helicopter, getting down into the cliffs.
Within minutes, the rescuer had hoisted the injured hiker from the trail and onto the rope. The pair was then flown out of the area by the helicopter, both secured to the dangling rope.
Several witnesses could be seen gathered on the cliffs, watching the rescue unfold.
The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown.
