Hiker Air-Lifted Off Anthony's Nose Sunday

A hiker having a heart attack on Anthony's Nose was rescued by local emergency responders and New York City's Police Aviation Unit on Sunday. The hiker was on the 900-foot high bluff across the Hudson River from Bear Mountain State Park that's a popular trail.

The NYPD said they received a call from Westchester County Fire Dispatch at 2:35 p.m. Sunday for mutual aid regarding a 59 year-old hiker having a cardiac emergency.

The Westchester Police Department's emergency helicopter was out of commission, according to news reports.

The NYPD Aviation Unit flew up the river to the scene and lowered a Tactical Medic down to his location, police said. The victim was tied and wrapped on a backboard. He was winched up and secured in the helicopter, then transported to Westchester County Medical Center.

He is expected to survive, NYPD said.

Watch the NYPD's video here.

Photo via NYPD video.