Hiker Rescued After Being Trapped Under Massive Boulder for 7 Hours in California
A hiker in California's Inyo Mountains was trapped under a 10,000-pound boulder for seven hours before being rescued. The hiker's legs were pinned beneath the boulder, and rescuers used ropes, pulleys, and leverage to shift it. Due to the seriousness of the hiker's injuries and the difficult terrain, a U.S. Navy helicopter was called in for the rescue. The hiker was eventually extricated and flown to Fresno for treatment. The mission was challenging due to the rocky terrain and limited resources, but the hiker was successfully rescued after a long and arduous operation.