Two hikers became stranded on a mountain trail east of Idyllwild Wednesday, possibly suffering from exhaustion or other health impediments, requiring fire crews to mount a rescue operation.
The “hikers down” report was received at 12:25 p.m. near the Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout, southeast of Humber Park, within the San Bernardino National Forest, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
As of 1 p.m., firefighters who responded to the scene were awaiting arrival of a sheriff’s helicopter crew to scan the area and pinpoint the victims’ exact location, according to reports from the scene.
It was unclear what specifically caused the pair to become stranded and unable to make their way back down the mountain.