Firefighters rescue hiker in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif -- Santa Barbara County Fire responded to a hiker stuck on a rock on Tuesday afternoon in Santa Barbara.
The incident was reported at around 2:14 p.m. in the Seven Falls area of Mission Canyon in Santa Barbara.
The hiker made the call saying he felt stuck.
A helicopter helped located the hikers but first responders did not need to airlift him out.
They helped him down and then drove him out.
Santa Barbara County Battalion Chief Adam Estabrook said the trail was busier than usual
Hiker Braedan Kennedy shared video of the helicopter above the hiker.
The Battalion Chief urged hikers to use common sense and precautions.
He commends the hiker for calling for help.
