Overview
- Monterey County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue received the call around 4:30 p.m. Saturday and, with State Parks, Mid Coast Fire, and Big Sur Fire, located the hiker.
- The patient was assessed for a hoist, and CHP H-70 executed a successful pick-off.
- The helicopter transported the hiker to a nearby roadway, where care was transferred to AMR for further medical evaluation.
- Agencies reported a safe outcome and credited close interagency coordination for the operation.
- National Weather Service data showed afternoon highs in the 80s after a weeklong Central Coast heat wave that reached the 90s, prompting reminders to carry water and stay within limits.