Lost hiker prompts full response at Elsmere Canyon

Emily Alvarenga
November 7, 2021
2:32 pm

A hiker lost in Elsmere Canyon prompted a full response from law enforcement Sunday afternoon.

The incident was reported shortly before 2 p.m. on Newhall Avenue, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department supervisor Bernard Peters.

The Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue team responds to reports of a lost hiker at Elsmere Canyon Sunday afternoon. November 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

A Fire Department helicopter and the Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue team were called out to assist SCV Sheriff’s Station deputies and the Off-Road Enforcement team in locating the hiker.

Ground crews were able to locate the hiker who was un-injured and canceled the helicopter.

The Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue team responds to reports of a lost hiker at Elsmere Canyon Sunday afternoon. November 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

“He was just worn out,” Peters said shortly before 2:30 p.m. “They are walking him out now.”

The Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue team responds to reports of a lost hiker at Elsmere Canyon Sunday afternoon. November 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

The Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue team responds to reports of a lost hiker at Elsmere Canyon Sunday afternoon. November 07, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Emily Alvarenga

Emily Alvarenga covers features and business for The Signal. She's been at the paper for nearly three years now and has spent that time getting to know the Santa Clarita Valley, its residents and their unique stories. Have a story to share? Reach out to Emily at [email protected].

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