Crime & Safety
Injured Teen Airlifted from Whiting Ranch
Firefighters rescue a hurt 14-year-old mountain biker.
A teen who was mountain biking in Whiting Ranch on Thursday evening suffered head injuries and was rescued by helicopter, authorities said.
The 14-year-old boy was hoisted out of the park around 7 p.m., said OCFA Capt. Marc Stone.
A helicopter airlifted the hurt teen to a local hospital.
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It's unclear how exactly the boy was injured. Stone did not know whether he had been with his parents or had been wearing a helmet.
The helicopter took the teen to Mission Hospital where he was admitted for treatment.
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