Hiker hoisted to safety from Tunnel Road Trail after medical emergency

A hiker was airlifted from the Tunnel Road Trail on Sunday afternoon after reporting a medical complaint, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

Fire officials said the rescue was initiated at 2:51 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. In an update, the department reported that a male in his 20s was rescued via hoist by County Fire helicopter H-308.

Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue and Santa Barbara City Fire personnel assisted at the scene…

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