Crime & Safety
Man Airlifted Out Of Runyon Canyon After Falling Ill
An LAFD helicopter hoisted the man out of the park and flew him to a nearby hospital.
![The call was reported around 8:08 a.m. on a remote section of the West Ridge hiking trail.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24407750/20210825/013917/styles/patch_image/public/park___25133902365.jpg)
HOLLYWOOD, CA — A man who fell ill while hiking in Runyon Canyon Park was airlifted out of the region by the Los Angeles Fire Department Wednesday morning.
The call was reported around 8:08 a.m. on a remote section of the West Ridge hiking trail. LAFD said an adult man became "suddenly ill" and was possibly dehydrated, prompting a ground and air response from LAFD and park rangers.
The man was hoisted onto a rescue helicopter in fair condition and taken to a local hospital.
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