Injured Hiker Trapped In East Bay Ravine For 36 Hours

DANVILLE, CA — A hiker was trapped for roughly 36 hours after falling down a ravine, according to the East Bay Regional Parks District.

On Sunday, March 22, EBRPD police and firefighters responded to reports of a missing hiker in Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve. The victim had reportedly fallen down a ravine and suffered a broken ankle, and had no cell phone. EBRPD authorities and the Contra Costa Search and Rescue team searched for 12 hours before the hiker was located. A CHP H30 helicopter helped haul the victim out of the ravine.

The victim is currently recovering from their injuries.

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