Injured Mountain Biker Rescued from Paradise Road

April 29, 2024, 9:20 am 572 Views 1 Comment

County of Santa Barbara Fire Department (Edhat)

An injured mountain biker was rescued from Paradise Road on Sunday.

At 12:02 p.m., Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to the area near the Camuesa connector and river in the Los Padres National Forest, states Captain Scott Safechuck.

Crews discovered a 42-year-old female bicyclist with a lower leg injury.

Search & Rescue, Los Padres Fire, and Air Support helicopter 308 also responded.

The bicyclist was packed, airlifted into the helicopter, and flown to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for treatment.

Edhat Staff

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  1. Way to go, rescue workers! We’re very fortunate to have this service available. No one should be discouraged from exploring our vast outdoors for fear of being stranded when injured!

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