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Deputies rescue hiker near Sierra Vista

Posted at 12:51 PM, Mar 15, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-15 15:51:05-04

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office rescued a hiker near Ramsey Canyon -- south of Sierra Vista --+ at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

A 57-year-old man was lost on the Arizona Crest Trail. Ground and air crews coordinated the efforts.

Rescuers gave the man warm clothing, water and food and helped him hike back to the trailhead. He was not seriously injured.