Crime & Safety
Updated: Eaton Canyon Rescue Underway for Injured Hiker
A hiker was reported injured at the second waterfall Thursday afternoon.
Update 3:35 p.m.
The hiker is being walked out of Eaton Canyon by LA County Fire Department officials, County Fire Inspector Anthony Akins told Patch.
The helicopter and Search and Rescue efforts were cancelled.
The age of the male hiker and any possible injuries were not specified.
Update 3:23 p.m.
A Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter is overhead at the scene, County Fire Inspector Anthony Akins told Patch.
County Fire officials reportedly made contact with the injured male hiker at the first waterfall, though the hiker was originally reported injured above the second waterfall, said Akins.
The age of the hiker and extent of his injuries are unknown at this time.
Previously
Officials from the Altadena Sheriff's Station, County Parks Bureau and the Los Angeles County Fire Department are in the process of rescuing a hiker reportedly injured at the second Eaton Canyon waterfall Thursday afternoon.
The call for help came in at about 2:42 p.m., Altadena Deputy Steven Matossian told Patch.
Further details were unavailable.
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