One hiker injured, rescue underway near Jacumba Hot Springs
UPDATE (6:31 PM): According to Imperial County, the incident occurred near Incopah, about 45 minutes west of El Centro.
ICFD says they tried to get to the hikers, but were unsuccessful, and says Mercy Air 27, a helicopter stationed in the county, assisted, but the Mercy Air crew were also unsucessful.
So, they hiked to the hikers, and another helicopter was able to take the injured hiker to the hospital.
(KYMA, KECY) - A hiker hiking in the Jacumba Hot Springs area, located in between Imperial and San Diego Counties, has been injured.
Imperial County Fire confirmed Saturday that the incident is occurring the Valley of the Moon area, and that the hiker is in need of medical aid.
In addition, Calfire San Diego says they are assisting Imperial County Fire in the rescue of the hiker.
KYMA will keep you updated on this breaking news story.
