A hiker was transported to the hospital after slipping and falling off the San Ysidro Trail on Sunday afternoon.
Montecito Fire Department crews responded to the San Ysidro Trail on Sunday at 4 p.m. for a report of an injured hiker.
The hiker fell about 50 feet off the trail and “sustained head lacerations,” according to Montecito Fire.
Emergency crews hiked to the patient and provided treatment.
A Santa Barbara County Helicopter airlifted the injured hiker to Cottage Hospital, Montecito Fire officials said.
Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue and American Medical Response also responded to the rescue.
The hiker’s name was not disclosed, and additional information was not available.

