Crime & Safety

Hiker Airlifted After Fall In Griffith Park That Led To Injuries

A hiker was airlifted out of Griffith Park Sunday evening after suffering facial trauma due to a 10-foot fall, according to the LAFD.

A hiker was airlifted out of Griffith Park Sunday evening after suffering facial trauma due to a fall, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A hiker was airlifted out of Griffith Park Sunday evening after suffering facial trauma due to a fall, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

HOLLYWOOD, CA — A hiker was airlifted out of Griffith Park Sunday evening after suffering facial trauma due to a fall, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Crews responded to an area just west of Bronson Caves following a 911 call at 9:14 p.m. Sunday. LAFD Air Ops hoisted a 55-year-old woman who sustained injuries after falling 10 feet, according to the LAFD.

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