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Aborted search for overdue hiker
RMRU
was returning from Marion Flats, completing a two
day hike across upper Mt. San Jacinto, when a
call was received over the radio. The Indio
office of the Riverside Sheriffs Department
called RMRU to begin a search for an overdue male
hiker. The solo hiker reportedly was hiking from
Santa Rosa Springs (Near Santa Rosa Peak) to
Hermit Bench at the mouth of Pal m Canyon. As
RMRU hiked down the trails of Mt. San Jacinto,
the in-town member, Walt Walker, made
arrangements regarding aerial search and
transportation technicalities. Walt also had the
Palm Springs Mounted Police called out to search
the lower part of Palm Canyon and cover the mouth
of the canyon. As both search and rescue teams
proceeded towards Palm Canyon, the overdue hiker
walked out, uninjured.
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