CAL FIRE Firefighters Rescue Hiker with Medical Emergency Near Pinyon Pines

Firefighters in Riverside County came to the aid of a hiker who suffered a medical emergency near Pinyon Pines on Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews were dispatched just after noon to the Cactus Springs Trail, a popular but remote hiking route in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains.

Once on scene, rescue personnel located the individual and began immediate treatment. According to fire officials, the hiker had experienced a minor medical issue while on the trail.

After stabilizing the hiker, crews coordinated transport by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and care. The hiker’s identity and current condition have not been disclosed, and no further details have been provided at this time.