Hiker Freed from Colossal Boulder’s Grasp

Hiker Freed from Colossal Boulder’s Grasp

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In a daring rescue operation, a hiker in Southern California was freed after being trapped under a colossal boulder for seven hours.

The incident occurred in the Inyo Mountains, just below Santa Rita Flat near Independence, according to the Inyo County Search and Rescue.

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The boulder, which was estimated to weigh between 6,000 and 10,000 pounds, had pinned the unidentified man, leaving him in a perilous situation.

A team of rescuers was dispatched to the scene, with two individuals being dropped off by a California Highway Patrol helicopter, while seven others navigated the challenging terrain using a network of four-wheel drive roads.