One person suffering from moderate injuries was hoisted by a helicopter after authorities rescued the victim from an inaccessible area near Rancho Mirage, authorities said Sunday.

The rescue occurred around 11:45 a.m. Sunday southeast of Rancho Mirage, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The victim was taken to a hospital by ground ambulance after the helicopter landed in a nearby landing zone, officials said.

No further information was immediately available.

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