Golder Ranch EMT's rescued a dehydrated hiker

CREATED Aug. 24, 2012

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Web Producer: Taylor Avey

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Emergency crews conducted a rescue in Catalina State Park. 

A 50-year-old man went hiking in Catalina State Park early Friday morning, but he ran out of water and began suffering from heat-related symptoms, according to William Seely with the Golder Ranch Fire District. 

Golder Ranch emergency crews and deupties from the Pima County Sheriff's Department  began searching for the hiker around 3:00 p.m. Friday. 

Once the hiker was located, he was removed from the trail and transported to a nearby hospital, according to Seely. 

Seely says the hiker has already been released from the hospital.