Signal from tracker on Sierra Buttes: three tourists were filmed by helicopter from the rocks in California
A rescue operation was conducted near the summit of Sierra Buttes, which is nearly 8,600 feet (about 2,600 meters) high, in California on Tahoe National Forest territory. On Sunday, at around 2:30 p.m., emergency services received an emergency alert sent from a satellite communicator Garmin inReach.
Rescue helicopter RAVEN found three people on a steep exposed rock face south of the observation tower. Due to the difficult rock terrain, the helicopter crew lowered a rescue team specialist to the tourists and evacuated the people one by one with a winch.
All three were taken to a prepared area by sheriff's deputies. According to Sierra County Sheriff's Office, the travelers were not injured, and details about why they were stranded were not specified.
Source: SOS alert leads to rescue of 3 hikers stranded on California mountain summit - AOL.com
Context
Sierra Buttes is a rocky massif in the Sierra Nevada Mountains within the Tahoe National Forest, with a peak elevation of 8,619 feet (2,619 m). The peak is known for its historic fire tower, built on a rocky outcrop in the early 20th century, accessed by an open metal ladder over a precipice.
The area attracts hikers with its views of the Sardine Lakes Basin and the nearby Pacific Coast Trail (PCT). However, the steep terrain, scree, and rocky bluffs off the established trail create the risk of blockages or collapses even in good weather.