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Tucson Fire rescues hiker in distress on Westside

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Tucson Fire helped to rescue a hiker in distress on the city's west side Thursday morning.

Crews responded to the call at around 11:30 a.m., according to a social media post from TFD.

A "hasty team" was assembled to locate the patient. Station 4's Technical Rescue Team spearheaded the rescue, with an all-terrain gurney.

The patient was able to walk out after receiving fluids via IV.

Special Operations was on the scene and used a drone to help, the post said.