Three hikers rescued overnight after one experiences medical emergency

Three people were rescued overnight after one of them experienced a medical emergency during a hike that started in southwest Reno.

Reno Fire says the trio started their hike just after sunset on Monday near Pinebluff Trail, but then called for help around 11 p.m. after one of them experienced a medical emergency.

Reno Fire says they gave authorities GPS coordinates that put them in Northern California. Crews enlisted the help of a Care Flight helicopter that used a camera to find them – way above Caughlin Ranch – around 2 a.m…

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