Currently (6 PM) a helicopter rescue is underway at the Razorback Trail/Acrophobia RIdge for some climbers who didn’t heed the warnings. More details as we get them.
6:15 PM: Per scanner: County fire chopper has been working this scene — just left to refuel, and request went out for sheriff copter, which as infrared capability, to locate a second victim.
6:30 PM: Per scanner, a “second patient” has been located.
Per Lt. Angela Shepherd at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, one male victim was trapped between the two waterfalls, and currently hasn’t heard of a second victim.
UPDATE 10/9: Pasadena Star-News is reporting that two hikers were rescued, one airlifted out, the other may have been injured as well … and they both had outstanding warrants and were arrested.
This story and headline have been updated from their original appearance.
When will foolish boys learn not to go past the first falls?
Curious to hear anything more on this one if you find it out. Saw the helicopters hovering over Eaton Canyon while at football (soccer) practice.
And each of these (many) rescues costs the taxpayers of Los Angeles County how much? Send him a bill!
Ha! Rescued for doing something stupid and dangerous, then busted. Divine retribution.