This footage was filmed and produced 14 February 2024.

In a harrowing ordeal atop Mount Baldy in California, a police helicopter swooped in to rescue six stranded hikers who found themselves trapped in the treacherous snow at an elevation of 9,000 feet above sea level. The gripping video footage captures the dramatic moment when the hikers were airlifted to safety by the brave responders from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on the chilling evening of 14th February.

According to the department's account of the incident, the hikers were able to send out a distress signal after hours of attempting to navigate their way down from the snow-covered Bear Canyon Trail near the peak of Mount Baldy. Promptly responding to the call for assistance, the SEB Emergency Services Detail and San Dimas Station Search and Rescue teams sprang into action to locate the stranded hikers and initiate the daring rescue operation.

After a challenging ascent to the frigid mountaintop, Deputy Springer and his team conducted a swift and efficient hoist rescue operation, successfully evacuating the stranded hikers from the perilous terrain. Deputy Gomez, the co-pilot of the mission, recounted the difficulty of the operation, highlighting the necessity of a careful landing on unstable terrain to swiftly extract the hikers due to the high altitude conditions.

Undoubtedly, the heroic efforts of the law enforcement personnel exemplify their unwavering dedication to saving lives and ensuring the safety of those in distress.