Last evening, a hiker found themselves disoriented amid the wilderness of Table Rock near Calistoga. The California Highway Patrol's helicopter H-30 played a pivotal role in the search and rescue mission after the Napa Sheriff's Office requested assistance.

The nimble response of H-30 allowed for the swift location of the lost individual. With the aid of night vision goggles, the crew overcame the impediment of darkness. Despite the prohibitive nature of the rugged terrain, which ruled out the possibility of a landing, the CHP team managed an aerial strategy to reach the hiker. A medic was lowered to assess the situation and construct a plan for extraction. The hiker, who reported no injuries, had simply lost their bearing, according to a statement obtained by the California Highway Patrol Facebook page.

The pilot secured H-30 in a steady hover while operations unfolded below. The hiker was safely loaded onto the helicopter. Subsequently, they were transported to the valley floor, into the waiting hands of a deputy who then provided a ride to the hiker's vehicle. The teamwork as exhibited by the California Highway Patrol and the Napa Sheriff's Office was a testament to the seamless coordination between agencies during search and rescue missions.