An injured hiker in Towsley Canyon Wednesday prompted a response from firefighters on the ground and in the air, officials said.

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On Wednesday around 10:30 a.m., first responders received reports of an injured hiker in Towsley Canyon near The Old Road in Newhall, said Vanessa Lozano, a spokesperson with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Due to the location of the hiker, firefighters on the ground requested a helicopter to help search for the person to be transported to the hospital, according to officials.

“The condition of the patient is unknown,” Lozano said.

The hiker was airlifted to Providence Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills, according to fire officials.

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