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Las Vegas search and rescue team called to help injured hiker at Red Rock Canyon

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Posted at 10:56 AM, Feb 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-15 20:53:11-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Fire and Rescue reports crews responded to an injured hiker on a trail at Red Rock Canyon on Monday morning.

Officials say a group of four were hiking about one mile into the Pine Creek Trailhead around 9:30 a.m. when they got the call about a person down with a serious leg fracture.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's search and rescue team were en route with a helicopter to help fly the male out of the canyon for medical treatment.

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