Tag: Will Rogers State Park

PACIFIC PALISADES—On Sunday, September 8, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported they rescued a hiker in Will Rogers State Park. The incident was reported at 1:18 p.m. at 20825 Entrada Road. Firefighters located two hikers in a remote area of Will Rodgers State Park.

One hiker was experiencing heat-related illness symptoms, but declined hospital transport after being evaluated by paramedics.

LAFD Air Operations hoisted both hikers into the rescue helicopter and brought them to a nearby landing zone to get them safely back to their vehicle. They were re-evaluated one more time after the short flight. No additional details about the incident have been reported to the public.

By Trevor

PACIFIC PALISADES—On Sunday, July 9, at approximately 1:19 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call of an injured hiker. 

“Pacific Palisades: LAFD Air Ops located the 64yo male hiker with a non-life-threatening injury and due to the location (approx. 2-mile hike by ground firefighters) will conduct a hoist operation to retrieve the patient and transport to the hospital,” the LAFD stated on its website in a press release.

According to reports, the location of the trail the hiker was trekking was due north of Will Rogers State Park.  The hiker’s name has not been released to the public.

By Sharon