Search and Rescue Teams Lift Lost California Hiker to Safety

The Montrose Search and Rescue Team airlifted a missing hiker to safety on Tuesday, June 18, after she was reported lost near the Switzer Falls Trail in Altadena, California, overnight, the rescuers said.

Video posted to Twitter shows the hiker belong hoisted by a hovering helicopter after search teams located her in the early morning. Rescuers said they had to hike above clouds of morning fog in order to complete their airlift after locating the hiker. Credit: Montrose Search & Rescue Team via Storyful