"The injured hiker fell 30 feet down a waterfall and was rescued using a helicopter due to the serious nature of his injuries."
"The decision to use a helicopter was based on the dangerous nature of the rescue and the need for rapid medical attention."
"The rescue operation was a collaborative effort between Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, Cal Fire, and Butte County Fire."
"Rescue operations became critical when the hike location was too remote for ambulance access within a timely manner."
A hiker fell 30 feet down Camp Creek Falls in Butte County, suffering serious injuries and necessitating a helicopter rescue due to the remote location and time-sensitive nature of his medical needs. He was harnessed and hoisted up by helicopter, with the rescue taking about 30 seconds to a minute. This operation was deemed the only viable option as the area was inaccessible by ambulance within a reasonable timeframe. It involved a collaborative effort by Butte County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, Cal Fire, and Butte County Fire.
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