Injured hiker successfully airlifted from Tequepis Trail south of Lake Cachuma Wednesday

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – An 81-year-old hiker with a lower body injury was airlifted from the Tequepis Trail south of Cachuma Lake Wednesday.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, crews were called to the scene around 12:03 p.m. and located the injured hiker two miles up the Tequepis Trail.

A helicopter lowered a first responder down to asses and secure the injured 81-year-old man before he was safely hoisted back into the helicopter for transport to Cottage Hospital detailed the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

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