Two hikers were rescued by helicopter in Riverside County on Friday after a spike in temperatures triggered an avalanche.
last week that sent temperatures soaring into the triple digits. As the snowpack loosened, multiple avalanches rushed down in a river of ice.“It was over 100 degrees on the desert floor, and with the recent heavy snowstorm that occurred in early April, loose wet avalanches and rockfall were of primary concern,” Tyler Shumway, a member of the rescue team, wrote in a post on theA Riverside County sheriff’s helicopter crew flew the rescue team to a rock outcropping about 50 yards below the hikers.
One hiker was loaded onto the helicopter and transported to safety, while Shumway stayed with the second hiker. During their wait, another avalanche sent snow cascading down the trail in what looked like a rushing stream. Video taken by rescuers showed“It was utterly amazing to witness the raw power of the mountain.
Officials urge anyone using the trails to exercise extreme caution as warm temperatures in the region continue to cause snow to melt on the mountain. They suggest hikers wear bright colors, which can help rescuers find them in an emergency, and attempt a route only when it is clear that conditions are safe.
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