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Crews airlift disoriented hiker from Sabino Canyon

Posted at 1:54 PM, Sep 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-12 17:44:14-04

TUCSON, Ariz. - Rural/Metro Fire crews airlifted a man in his 20s who was lost in Sabino Canyon Thursday afternoon.

According to the department, the man possibly suffered heat exhaustion and wasn't sure of his location.

A helicopter searched the area for the man, then airlifted him to safety. He refused medical treatment.