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Cal Fire Helicopter Crew Rescues Injured Hiker in South San Jose

SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- A Cal Fire helicopter crew assisted in the rescue of an injured hiker in a south San Jose park Sunday afternoon.

The helicopter flew to Almaden Quicksilver County Park and lowered a crew member to prepare the hiker for transport.

The chopper then hoisted the hiker and transferred the person to a waiting ambulance.

San Jose Fire Department and Santa Clara County Parks personnel assisted in the rescue.

Officials have not released information on the hiker's condition or identity.

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