3 Hikers Hurt After Boulder Comes Loose At Tuolumne County Climbing Spot

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TULOUMNE COUNTY (CBS13) — Three injured hikers had to be airlifted out of a popular climbing spot near Jamestown over the weekend.

The injured hikers being lifted out from the Grotto. (Credit: Tuolumne County Fire Department)

The Tuolumne County Fire Department says, Sunday afternoon, emergency crews responded to the Grotto at Table Mountain to rescue several injured hikers. Apparently, a boulder came loose and injured the hikers.

One hiker was seriously hurt, rescuers say, while the other two suffered moderate injuries

In order to rescue the hikers from the difficult terrain, Cal Fire TCU's Columbia Copter had to fly in and lift the hikers out.

The hikers were then flown to a landing zone where an ambulance was waiting.

No update on the hikers' conditions has been given.