Crime & Safety

Injured Mountain Biker Airlifted In Menifee

A mountain biker had to be airlifted from a trail in the Menifee area after suffering a medical emergency Saturday morning.

MENIFEE, CA —A mountain biker who suffered a medical emergency was airlifted off a trail in Menifee Saturday.

The injury was reported at about 9:15 a.m. about a mile into a trail located south of Keller Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

Fire officials said the mountain biker's injuries were not life- threatening.

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A Riverside County Sheriff's Department helicopter was used to fly the mountain biker to an awaiting ground ambulance, which took the cyclist to a hospital.

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