Hikers Rescued by Helicopter in Sierra Nevada

A helicopter was deployed to rescue three hikers stranded on a mountain in the Sierra Nevada range, Northern California. The incident occurred over the weekend when the hikers became stuck on the Sierra Buttes. They managed to make a distress call using a satellite communication device. The Sierra County Sheriff's Office initiated a search and rescue operation. Mutual aid was requested from the Nevada County Sheriff's Office and a helicopter from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in Nevada. Approximately 20 members from the Nevada City and Truckee areas assisted in the operation. The helicopter crew located the hikers in a challenging, steep area south of the lookout tower. A rescuer was lowered to aid the stranded individuals. All three were safely hoisted by helicopter to a designated landing zone where deputies awaited their arrival. The Sierra County Sheriff's Office expressed gratitude to all assisting agencies for their professional coordination and quick response.