Crime & Safety

Injured Runyon Canyon Hiker To Be Airlifted To Hospital

Los Angeles firefighters are working to rescue a hiker her broker her ankle in Runyon Canyon Friday.

HOLLYWOOD, CA — A hiker at Inspiration Point East Hiking Trail in Runyon Canyon Park in the Hollywood Hills broke her ankle and was being airlifted to safety Friday morning.

A Los Angeles Fire Department helicopter is being sent to hoist her from the trail to a nearby hospital, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey.

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