A hiker was airlifted from the Angeles National Forest to the southeast of Santa Clarita on Thursday morning.

At 11:15 a.m. Thursday, emergency responders received reports of a hiker in distress in the Angeles National Forest, near the May Canyon and Santa Clara Truck Trails, according to Esteban Benitez, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD).

“It originally came in as a cliff rescue but then got switched to can exposure, which means something like heat exhaustion or exposure to the elements,” Benitez said. “We have one transport to the hospital.”

The hiker was airlifted by LACoFD Helicopter 16, due to issues accessing the area via the ground, according to officials.

One person was transported to the hospital in unknown condition.

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available. 

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