Crime & Safety

Lost Hiker Rescued In Novato

Novato officers and firefighters worked with the Sonoma County Sheriff to quickly reach a lost hiker Wednesday evening.

NOVATO, CA — First responders worked from the ground and air Wednesday to evacuate a lost hiker from a trail in the Ignacio Valley Preserve.

Teams from the Novato police and fire departments worked with the Sonoma County Sheriff to respond to Thunderbird Court shortly before 5 p.m., with a helicopter in the air to assist in locating the person.

According to police, rescue teams successfully found the lost hiker roughly 30 minutes later.

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