Kraig Pakulski / Sunday, May 10, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Crews rescue woman using helicopter at Gaviota Wind Caves GAVIOTA, Calif. (KEYT) – Crews helped airlift a woman via helicopter after she suffered a potential injury near the Gaviota Wind Caves just before 1:45 p.m. Sunday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. Crews took 54-year-old woman directly to Cottage Hospital using the SBCFD helicopter 308. The SBCFD reminds hikers to pack water, wear proper shoes, know their limits and to let people know of plans before heading out. The post Crews rescue woman using helicopter at Gaviota Wind Caves appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article In Qatar-mediated talks, Machado was not part of US plan for post-Maduro Venezuela, Qatari source says Next Article More coastal fog and inland warmth to start the week, Monday May 11th forecast Print 27 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Local NewsNewsSanta Barbara - South CountyTop StoriesSafety Please login or register to post comments.