Crime & Safety
Firefighters Aid Injured Hiker On Bump And Grind Trail
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department firefighters hiked the remote Palm Desert trail, where a hiker called for aid.
PALM DESERT, CA— Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department firefighters aided an injured hiker Thursday morning.
Shortly before 9 a.m., a hiker called for help after suffering a minor injury, according to a Cal Fire spokesperson.
Crews hiked in and made patient contact, and the patient was evaluated at the scene.
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Though the patient declined further care, the crews remained in the air for about an hour.
The Bump and Grind trail is considered a moderate hike, covering about 4 miles with an elevation gain of just over 1,000 feet. It typically takes about 3 hours to complete the full hike, according to AllTrails.com.
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