Three hikers are rescued and airlifted to safety after getting lost and disoriented in Big Sur early Monday morning, according to multiple reports. Rescue crews locate the group and transport them out of the wilderness following an overnight search.
The incident takes place in or near Limekiln State Park in the Big Sur area. One outlet reports that the group encounters heavily overgrown trails and that a Navy helicopter is involved in the extraction. Another account describes the hikers as being disoriented and undergoing an overnight rescue operation before being flown to safety. Reports also indicate at least one hiker faces a medical issue during the ordeal.
Across the coverage, the core details are consistent: the hikers go missing in the Big Sur backcountry, responders conduct an overnight operation to find them, and they are ultimately airlifted out. Differences center on the description of the rescue logistics and the specific role attributed to a Navy helicopter, as well as the emphasis on a medical emergency.
