Emergency crews responded Wednesday to Nojoqui Falls for a report of an injured hiker.
Emergency crews responded Wednesday to Nojoqui Falls for a report of an injured hiker. Credit: Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo

Emergency crews responded Wednesday to a report of an injured hiker at Nojoqui Falls near Buellton.

Personnel first headed toward that area off Alisal Road at around 1:30 p.m.

The hiker, 60, had slipped and fallen, per Santa Barbara County Fire Department Capt. Mike Gray.

She sustained minor injuries and was transported to Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital.

“We appreciate the quick response of our personnel. The area is now clear,” Gray said.

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