On Sunday, the crew of Cal Fire helicopter 301 rescued an injured climber from Tahquitz Rock.
Photo courtesy Riverside County Fire Department

A rock climber was rescued Sunday afternoon.

One climber, a member of group, was injured and Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire had to use a helicopter to lift him off of Tahquitz Rock.

The injured person was transferred to ambulance for transport to a local hospital. The climber’s injuries were described as moderate to serious. He was not identified.