LA County Fire Calls for Air Support in Search for Distressed Hiker

March 01, 2026 | Los Angeles, CA

Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department have called for aerial assistance in searching for another distressed hiker. The department requested help from Air 5, its helicopter unit, along with a Search and Rescue (SAR) team, which was not immediately available. The incident was reported March 1 at 3:11 p.m.

LACoFD Request Air 5 assist on addl distressed hiker search, also Request SAR team, not avail

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