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Hiker, 52, rescued after 100′ fall near Apache Peak

April 5, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

MOUNTAIN CENTER — A 52-year-old, Coronado man was airlifted to an area hospital after he reportedly slipped and fell more than 100 feet down a mountain while hiking near Apache Peak Thursday morning, April 4. Apache Peak is along the Pacific Crest Trail and located east of Mountain Center. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Paraglider suffers serious injuries, airlifted after SJ […]

Injured hiker airlifted from popular Bump & Grind Trail

March 17, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

RANCHO MIRAGE — A hiker was seriously injured and eventually airlifted from a popular desert hiking trail this morning, Sunday, March 17. The remote area rescue happened on the Bump and Grind Trail, south of Rancho Mirage and west of Palm Desert. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Massive Hemet fire, countless explosions, rock area residents Fiery Cajalco wreck leaves three dead, […]

SAN JACINTO: Woman suffers major injuries after crashing while speed-gliding

March 6, 2018 Trevor Montgomery

SAN JACINTO — A woman suffered major injuries and had to be rescued and airlifted from the side of a steep and rugged mountainous area near Soboba Paragliding and Speed Flying, Tuesday Mar. 6. The sports complex features paragliding and parasailing and is located at 255 Soboba Road, in an unincorporated area northeast of San Jacinto. Heavy winds, high speeds, and lack of experience […]