An individual whose identity was not disclosed was evacuated by helicopter from the Bear Canyon area on Monday, August 3. This was reported on social media by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Montrose Search and Rescue team, which received a report of a man needing medical assistance.
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The Montrose Search and Rescue team was called to the area around 4 p.m. local time after the victim sent a message to a family member reporting that he had been bitten by a snake but did not specify his exact location. Rescuers then began a coordinated operation to find the injured hiker.
“Due to the dense tree canopy, it was difficult for the helicopter crew to see anything from above, which further complicated the search for the victim,” the sheriff’s department stated on social media, as reported by People.
Officials reported that the aerial search team spotted the hiker almost simultaneously with the ground search team. After assessing the person’s condition, he was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital for treatment.
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Officials concluded their post by reminding hikers to always carry a satellite communication device capable of determining their exact location. “In an emergency, knowing where you are can be just as important as knowing what happened,” they shared. “Accurate GPS location can significantly shorten search time and help rescuers reach you faster.”
This season, there has been a sharp increase in rattlesnake bite cases in Southern California. In May, officials warned hikers about the rising number of such incidents, with eight bite cases recorded in Ventura County over eight weeks.
Since rattlesnakes are often found on or near trails, as well as in bushes, among rocks, or on logs, authorities urge hikers to stay on marked trails and carefully observe their surroundings. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, these animals are generally not aggressive but may bite if they feel threatened. Data from the California Poison Control System indicates that such bites can be life-threatening, with symptoms appearing within minutes or hours.
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