Local Helicopter Rescues Stuck Hiker from SLO County

May 3, 2023, 4:18 am 2.5k Views

By the edhat staff

A Santa Barbara helicopter assisted in a rescue of a hiker stuck on Bishop’s Peak in San Luis Obispo County.

After noon on Wednesday, Cal Fire SLO, San Luis Obispo City firefighters, and Search & Rescue responded to a medical call for a hiker that is stuck on the rocks on top of Bishop’s Peak trail.

Crews were able to access the hiker and called in Santa Barbara’s Helicopter 3 for assistance. 

The helicopter airlifted the hiker to the nearest hospital for treatment of injuries.

Photo: CalFire SLO

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