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Dramatic video shows rescuers Help hikers He fell about 25 feet on a popular hiking spot.
The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Great Falls, located near the Forest Falls San Bernardino Mountains.
San Bernardino County fire officials said emergency responders were alerted around 3:45 p.m. when someone cried when they heard help from the area.
Officials said the caller could not see the injured hiker but reported hearing about a call for help about halfway through the falls.
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First responders rescued a hiker who fell 25 feet down at the San Bernardino County waterfall after slipping on wet rocks. (Getty Image)
Investigators said the hiker tried to glide in the wet and smooth part of the falls, causing him to fall about 25 feet into the rocky basin below.
Rescuers hiked to the site and found the victim seriously injured. After evaluating his condition, they asked a helicopter equipped with hoisting capabilities to determine that it was the safest and fastest way to contact and evacuate steep terrain.
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Drama video shows first responders helping hikers seriously injured in Big Falls. (San Bernardino County Fire)
A paramedic was lowered from the helicopter and the man was fixed in the Stokes basket with the help of the ground crew. He was then airlifted to a nearby trauma center as shown in the dramatic video. His current medical condition is not yet known.
No other damage.
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Hikers were rescued after hitting 25-foot rocks at Big Falls Waterfall in San Bernardino County. (San Bernardino County Fire)
Several emergency forces participated in rescue activities, including fire trucks, rescue personnel, battalion heads, helicopter teams and public information officers.
The San Bernardino County Fire reminds people that hikers stay on designated roads and Be cautious in close distance of the waterfall.
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“We often respond to events at this popular location and people are seriously hurt, so make an informed choice and stay safe,” the department wrote in an article on X.
Stepheny Price is a writer at Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, state crime cases, illegal immigration and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com
