HOLLYWOOD HILLS—The Los Angeles Fire Department Ground and Air response team rescued an adult female hiker on Friday, May 29.

The woman was rescued with an unspecified injury near Runyon Canyon and transported to a nearby hospital. According to the nationalgeographic.com, “A new study by SmokyMountains.com shows it’s not just children at risk. According to the research, wandering off trail is the number one reason, ahead of injury and bad weather, that adult hikers require search and rescue.”

“The good news is that being outside, as long as you practice social distancing and follow government guidelines in your area, is still a very safe and healthy place to be,” said American Hiking in a statement on its website.

The trails.lacounty.gov stated on their website, “As of May 23, 2020, County multi-use trails, trailheads, and park facilities that serve as trail staging areas are open but subject to trail specific closures, parking limitations/closures, and/or reduced hours of operations.”

The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks suggest individuals following social distancing rules and to follow government guidelines in thier area to stay safe and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.

The status of the female victim’s health is unknown.