Phoenix fire crews rescue injured hiker from Piestewa Peak

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.

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