Phoenix fire crews rescue injured hiker from Piestewa Peak

Updated July 22, 2020 8:57am MST

PHOENIX - Phoenix fire crews rescued an injured 62-year-old man from the top of Piestewa Peak after being unable to make his way back down the mountain on July 22.

The hiker, who has a leg injury, has been airlifted by a Phoenix Police helicopter back down to safety, fire officials say.