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ARIZONA HIKER RESCUED BY HELICOPTER IN INDIAN COVE

An Arizona hiker was rescued by a Sheriff’s helicopter Saturday when he fell off a large rock in Indian Cove campground. According to a Sheriff’s report, Harshad Kalyankar, 28, of Tucson, was hiking alone in the campground area when he fell about 10 feet from a large rock and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Kalyankar called 911 to ask for help. San Bernardino County firefighters responded and confirmed that based on his injuries, a hoist rescue would be necessary. Sheriff’s Air Rescue 6 responded and hovered about 7 feet above Kalyankar while an air medic was lowered. The medic placed Kalyankar in a rescue harness and he was hoisted up to the helicopter, followed by the medic. Harshad Kalyankar was taken to Desert Hospital in Palm Springs for treatment of his injuries.

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