Hollywood Hills hiker dies following rescue attempt
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- A middle-aged hiker was found dead in the Hollywood Hills Saturday afternoon after an attempted rescue by air, officials said.
- The man, whose identity had not yet been released by the county coroner’s office, was believed to be in his 50s, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
- The Los Angeles Fire Department issued an alert at 6:42 p.m. for a report of a hiker in grave medical condition off Nichols Canyon Road near Hollywood Boulevard.
Several trails feed into the Mt Hollywood Trail leading to the peak of Mount Hollywood. The trails provide amazing views of the Griffith Observatory, downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign and views to the Pacific Ocean on clear days. much more. There are many trails that lead to Mt. Hollywood, but a favorite trail begins near the Ferndell Nature Area. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times) By Sonja Sharp Staff Writer Follow June 7, 2026 10:29 AM PT 1 1 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A middle-aged hiker was found dead in the Hollywood Hills Saturday afternoon after an attempted rescue by air, officials said.
The man, whose identity had not yet been released by the county coroner’s office, was believed to be in his 50s, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.