Injured Hiker Rescued From Camelback Mountain: Phoenix Fire Department

Phoenix AZ

30 May, 2022

1:08 PM

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PHOENIX, AZ — First responders rescued an injured hiker off of Camelback Mountain on Monday, the Phoenix Fire Department said. Phoenix Police and firefighters from Tempe helped rescue the hiker, who was lifted off the mountain via helicopter. The hiker and all crew are safely off the trail, the fire department said. Police had originally asked people to stay away from the mountain while they conducted their rescue. Technical Rescue Teams from @PHXFire & @TempeFire worked together to extricate an injured hiker off Camelback Mountain this morning. Firefighters utilized @PhoenixPolice Firebird 10 to fly the patient off the trail. The hiker and all crew members are safely off the mountain. pic.twitter.com/CsIufUxO6f— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) May 30, 2022