Mountain Biker Crashes, Rescued By OCFA

MISSION VIEJO, CA — A woman was injured over the weekend after crashing on her mountain bike in the remote area of Water Works trail, Orange County Fire Authority Captain Steve Concialdi told Patch.

The mid-40s woman, who severely injured her shoulder and collar bone, was treated in the field for pain, before responding firefighters and Orange County Sheriff's Deputies carried her down the trail on a back board. She was wearing a helmet, which protected her head, Concialdi said.

Orange County Fire Authority remind all who mountain bike or hike in remote areas to bring ample water and a charged cell phone with them, in case of emergency.

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