Two Hikers Rescued Near Indio Badlands Trail

INDIO (CNS) - Two hikers were rescued Yesterday after reporting not
feeling well in the valley heat near the Indio badlands trail.
  

The rescue was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday west of Dillon
Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
  

The agency said the two individuals were not feeling well and with
limited water.
  

A helicopter was requested to assist the hikers hoist them to a
designated land zone. However, both hikers declined treatment or hospital
transport.
  

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