Injured Hiker Rescued On Trail Near Ramona

RAMONA, CA — Air units were dispatched Tuesday to rescue an injured hiker on a remote trail near Ramona.

Cal Fire Capt. Isaac Sanchez said rescuers were called about 1:15 p.m. to the trail to Cedar Creek Falls between Ramona and Julian.

"Ground and air units responded and a hoist airship lowered a rescuer to the female patient on the scene," Sanchez said.

No information was immediately available on the identity of the injured hiker, or the nature of her injuries.

The 4.9-mile Cedar Creek Falls Trail features a waterfall and is popular with hikers.

– City News Service