Rescuers airlift hiker by helicopter out of Runyon Canyon; man is in grave condition
Key takeaways
- The 40-year-old hiker was taken by rescue helicopter from the Hollywood Hills site to a hospital, where he was listed in grave condition, according to an LAFD statement.
- Fire personnel assisted in the incident, according to the statement.
- A video posted on the Citizen App shows a person being hoisted by a helicopter into the sky.
Police and fire personnel responded to two incidents Sunday in the Runyon Canyon area of the Hollywood Hills. (Gary Coronado / For The Times) By Summer Lin Staff Writer Follow May 24, 2026 3:16 PM PT Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix mb-10 md:max-w-170 md:mx-auto" data-subscriber-content> A man was airlifted out of Runyon Canyon by a Los Angeles Fire Department rescue crew about 9:15 a.m. Sunday, according to authorities.
The 40-year-old hiker was taken by rescue helicopter from the Hollywood Hills site to a hospital, where he was listed in grave condition, according to an LAFD statement.
About 32 L.A. Fire personnel assisted in the incident, according to the statement.