Crime & Safety

Fog Challenges LAFD in Pacific Palisades Hiker Rescue

One man is being led to the trailhead of Santa Ynez Trail after becoming lost.

Fog complicated the rescue of a distressed hiker deep on the rugged Santa Ynez Trail in Pacific Palisades Monday night, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

LAFD spokesman Erik Scott said ground and air units got the first report at 8:44 p.m. and reported they were able to locate the man uninjured near 10 p.m.

"We are assisting in walking him out," Scott said. "It will take approximately 30 minutes. There's some rugged terrain."

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Scott said that terrain makes it difficult to maintain cell phone communication, yet firefighters were diligent to locate the lost man. The LAFD called for a second helicopter was called to help to perform a maneuver for a hoist operation, but Scott said the fog created an additional challenge.

"We are expecting warmer weather coming up and we expect more hiker activity," Scott told Patch. "People should enjoy the beautiful surroundings Los Angeles has to offer. It's important to tell people exactly where they're hiking, bring water and a fully charged cell phone."

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