Valencia, Spain – A hiker was rescued on Saturday after suffering a foot injury that left him unable to continue his trek in a remote forested area northeast of Valencia.

Emergency teams from the Provincial Fire Consortium of Castellón, along with the specialized Mountain Rescue Unit, quickly responded to the incident.

Due to the difficult terrain, a Generalitat rescue helicopter was deployed to evacuate the injured hiker. The aerial intervention allowed the man to be safely transported to a secure location for medical attention.

Video footage shows rescuers securing the area and preparing for the helicopter evacuation. The operation proceeded without incident and concluded successfully.

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