Hoist Rescue on Santa Cruz Island amidst hiking emergency

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

Santa Barbara County fire officials reported that a team of firefighters engaged in a hoist rescue operation on Santa Cruz Island to rescue 4 hikers.

The incident was initially reported around 3:14 PM, when according to officials, a group of three hikers who stumbled upon another individual in need of urgent medical assistance.

Santa Cruz Island Hoist Rescue Update: All four hikers were hoisted and transported to Signature Air/SB Airport by Copter 964. One of the four/male patient/hiker was subsequently transported by ground ambulance to ER due to a lower extremity injury. pic.twitter.com/LOrVnt2EWn

— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) February 4, 2024

An ASU (Air Support Unit) helicopter swiftly mobilized to the scene to initiate a hoist rescue of all four hikers.

The male patient—who sustained a lower extremity injury, was transferred to a ground ambulance for immediate transportation to the emergency room.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.