A hiker injured deep in Northern California’s Sinkyone Wilderness State Park was airlifted to safety Saturday after a coordinated rescue involving eight emergency agencies and a helicopter hoist operation, according to a press release from the Shelter Cove Fire Department.
The man fell roughly 10 feet after losing his footing on a marked trail about one mile north of Jones Creek, near the Mendocino-Humboldt County line, officials said. The fall, triggered by loose rock, left the hiker with a suspected broken leg and stranded in steep, rugged terrain, according to Shelter Cove Fire.
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park is a remote stretch of coastline in southern Humboldt and northern Mendocino counties, known for its steep cliffs, dense redwood forests, and limited access. It’s part of the Lost Coast, one of California’s most undeveloped and difficult-to-reach coastal regions, where trails often require multi-day hikes and rescues are challenging due to the isolation…