Woman airlifted off Camelback Mountain, taken to hospital for overheating
(Phoenix Fire Department photo)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Technical rescue teams had to help an overheated hiker off Camelback Mountain on Thursday, Aug. 29.
Firefighters were sent to the Cholla Trailhead around 3:30 p.m. and located a woman about one mile from the base of the mountain, according to a release.
A Firebird helicopter was used to lift the hiker off the mountain to safety. She was lowered to the base of the mountain and loaded into an ambulance for precautionary measures.
Temperatures in the Valley are starting to rise again with 110° highs expected next week, creating dangerous conditions for hikers.
Officials encourage hikers to start their hikes early in the morning before the hottest part of the day.
The woman was not identified.