A hiker fell ill Friday, July 21 while trekking in the hills west of Aguanga, requiring a sheriff's helicopter crew to rescue him.
The "hiker down" call was received about 12:30 p.m. along Crosley Truck Trail, south of Highway 79, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
The agency said the victim, whose identity was not disclosed, called 911 saying he was unable to walk due to weakness, possibly dehydration.
As of 1:30 p.m., the reported temperature in the area was 100 degrees.
Firefighters requested assistance from a sheriff's STAR-9 helicopter crew to conduct an aerial search, and shortly before 2 p.m., the hiker was located and retrieved by the helicopter.
The STAR-9 crew transported the hiker to a temporary landing zone established by firefighters in the vicinity of Vai
