Injured biker rescued by helicopter near Menifee: see photos
MENIFEE, Calif. — An off-road cyclist had to be rescued by a sheriff’s helicopter over the weekend after crashing in a remote area near Menifee, officials say.
The injury was reported around 11:35 a.m. Saturday near the 25600 block of McCall Boulevard, according to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.
The injured biker was unsure of his exact location, but was able to describe to dispatchers how he entered the hilly area northwest of Goetz Road in the community of Quail Valley, according to photojournalist Joe Fanaselle, who was on the scene. .
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Rescue efforts by firefighters were hampered by rough terrain and narrow trails inaccessible to heavy trucks. Additionally, high temperatures hovered around 100 degrees on Saturday.
To expedite the rescue, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department “Rescue 9” helicopter was called into service. The helicopter crew spotted the downed jumper and a rescuer was lowered to the site. The victim was hoisted and transported a short distance to a landing zone at the intersection of Ethanac Road and Big Bear Street in Perris. A ground ambulance on standby transported the rider to a local hospital for treatment of moderate injuries, authorities said.
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