Hikers Safely Hike Out of Trail Impacted by Royal Fire 

July 9, 2024 – Placer County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they want to highlight the excellent work of our Falcon 30 helicopter crew and our Placer County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue volunteers. The helicopter was quick in finding the group.

The search and rescue team navigated a difficult hike through steep terrain along Palisades Creek Trail. The initially reported group of 13 that was missing are all okay.

While on the trail, our search and rescue team also made contact with two other hikers who were headed out of the area. The second pair was further away from the fire than the initial 13 hikers. Both groups were hiked out alongside our search and rescue team members and are okay. They were greeted at the end of the trail with cheers from loved ones.

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Placer County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter Locates Hikers

Our helicopter, Falcon 30, located a group of 13 hikers who were unaccounted for throughout the night. Their vehicles were located by deputies and fire officials doing checks near the Royal fire on the evening it broke out (7/7/24). Deputies were able to get in touch with family members who confirmed the group planned to hike and camp along Palisades Creek trail, which is made up of steep and difficult terrain. The group, which ranges in age from 16-20, was located approximately two miles away from the fire. They set up camp along the trail overnight. They are all okay. Two members of the Placer County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team were dropped into the area by Falcon 30. They will hike out with the group, away from the fire.

Great, quick work by our Falcon 30 crew in locating the group and huge thank you to our Search and Rescue volunteers for coming out early, ready to help.

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Source: Placer County Sheriff’s Office