Hiker injured in fall, rescued by Sheriff's Air Rescue 306 in Forest Falls 
DATE/TIME: July 15, 2018 / 5:40 pm
INCIDENT: Helicopter Hoist Rescue
LOCATION: Big Falls / Forest Falls, San Bernardino
VICTIM: 16 year-old female, resident of Moreno Valley
SUMMARY: On Sunday, July 15, 2018, at approximately 5:40 pm, Sheriff’s Air Rescue 306 was requested by San Bernardino County Fire, for a hiker who fell and injured her leg, arm and head. When AR306 arrived, they contacted fire personnel and they advised the subject could not walk due to her injuries. AR306 lowered a medic and a rescue basket to the victim, approximately 135 feet. The victim was stabilized by the medic and placed into the rescue basket. The victim and the medic were hoisted to the helicopter and the victim was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center for treatment.
Air Rescue 306 Crew:
Pilot- Deputy Ryan Peppler
Crew Chief- Reserve Deputy Wayne Hess
Medics- Volunteer Chris Williams
Reserve Medic Jim Fagelson
Refer: Deputy Ryan Peppler
Station: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Aviation
Phone No. 909-252-4100
DR No. BDC 18-144688
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700