Crime & Safety

Person Rescued From Palm Desert Trail

The fire department said the individual suffered moderate injuries and was hoisted by helicopter to a ground ambulance nearby.

PALM DESERT, CA — A person was rescued Tuesday from a trail in Palm Desert after suffering from a medical complaint.

The rescue was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 47000 block of Portola Avenue, according to Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

The agency said the individual suffered moderate injuries and was hoisted by helicopter to a ground ambulance nearby.

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No further information was immediately available.