A man who was injured while parachuting in Jamul was airlifted to a nearby hospital Monday.
The San Diego County Sheriff's (SDSO) helicopter responded to an emergency call from the parachutist around 11:30 a.m. According to Cal Fire, the incident was located to the east of Otay Lakes and Wueste Road, in an area difficult to access by ground.
Authorities requested a second helicopter, which transported the man to safety.
Cal Fire officials said the parachutist was found conscious and breathing. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Sheriff's Department.
No other information was immediately available.
