Crime & Safety

1 Rescued In Lake Elsinore After Falling Out Of ATV

The victim reportedly fell in an area that required a helicopter to hoist the person up.

LAKE ELSINORE, CA -- A helicopter rescue was needed Friday night after a victim reportedly fell out of an ATV, surviving the crash with moderate injuries. The Riverside County Fire Department said the incident was reported at 7:16 p.m. at Baxter Ranch and Lindell roads.

Fire officials said the person fell out of the ATV in a remote area that required a helicopter to hoist the person up.

The victim was then transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital.

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More than a dozen firefighters were called to the scene.

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