Injured Hiker Rescue at Ray Miller Trailhead, Pacific Coast Highway

Summary: Ventura County Fire and allied agencies responded to a report of an injured person near the Ray Miller Trailhead on Pacific Coast Highway. The patient was located approximately 200 feet up a hill and was non-ambulatory, requiring a technical rescue involving helicopter support. Multiple fire engines, rescue teams, and air assets coordinated to establish a landing zone (LZ), assess the safest extraction method, and facilitate patient transport. The operation included coordination with state parks, traffic control, and several adjustments to the LZ location due to terrain and visibility. The incident concluded with the patient being safely extracted and resources cleared from the scene.