VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-27
“Due to the difficult terrain and hazardous location, a helicopter hoist rescue was necessary,”
Sierra County Sheriff's Office · said 2026-10-25 · reported 2026-10-27
A sheriff's office helicopter hoist rescue saved three stranded hikers on the Sierra Buttes on Sunday.
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