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Hiker suffers major injuries after falling approximately 30 ft. at Bishop Peak, fire officials say

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Posted at 11:09 AM, Sep 07, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-07 14:09:47-04

San Luis Obispo City firefighters rescued a person who suffered major injuries while hiking Bishop Peak Monday.

First responders were called to reports of a cliff rescue at around 8:50 a.m.

Fire officials say a hiker fell approximately 30 feet and suffered major injuries from the fall.

The patient was transported by helicopter to the the Sierra Vista trauma center.