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Hiker Rescued From Camelback Mountain

The Phoenix Fire Department found and rescued an overheated hiker.

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The overheated hiker was found about halfway up the Echo Canyon Trail, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
The overheated hiker was found about halfway up the Echo Canyon Trail, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. (David Allen/Patch)

PHOENIX, AZ — An overheated hiker was rescued from Camelback Mountain Tuesday afternoon, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.

Rescuers flew the hiker down from the mountain around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to fire officials.

Technical Rescue Teams made their way up the Echo Canyon Trail and found the hiker at 1 p.m. about halfway up the trail, fire officials said.

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