Hiker in Distress; 01:56PM; #SimiHills; https://goo.gl/maps/jHfeCWVrp722; Adult M chose to hike alone in remote section of Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve during extreme heat; Became exhausted and unable to continue; Did not know his location; Two LAFD copters and resources from allied agencies were required (on this day of Extreme Fire Weather with increased wildfire activity that often benefits from swift use of FD helicopters) to search for nearly one-half hour to find him; He will be hoisted into LAFD copter and returned to his parked vehicle at the trailhead; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Dispatched LAFD Units:; CH: 8; 18; - Brian Humphrey
Hiker in Distress 10/24/2017
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