A San Bernardino County sheriff’s helicopter crew rescued a Colorado girl after she tumbled 200 ft down a path within the San Gabriel Mountains early Saturday, authorities mentioned.
The girl, recognized as 40-year-old Ruth Woroniecki, had left her campground in Lytle Creek to hike as much as Cucamonga Peak, authorities mentioned.
As she was climbing again, Woroniecki slipped on ice and tumbled 200 ft, coming to relaxation on a fallen tree, in accordance with Cpl. Chris Mejia, spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division.
Mejia mentioned a hiker discovered Woroniecki and activated a handheld GPS system to name for assist.
After finding Woroniecki’s location, a helicopter crew flew close by and dropped off a rescuer, who then hiked in to assist her. Winds made the rescue troublesome however Woroniecki was positioned and hoisted to the helicopter earlier than being taken to a close-by hospital, Mejia mentioned.
Woroniecki’s situation was not instantly recognized Sunday.
