Malibu

Boulder Crashes Down on Hiker, Leaving Her in Critical Condition

A 57-year-old woman hiking north of Malibu Friday was critically injured by a large boulder that tumbled down a hillside, authorities said.

Paramedics sent to Rambla Pacifico and Schueren roads about 9:20 a.m. took the woman to a hospital, according to the county fire department.

The woman was with a group of hikers when she was injured, the county fire department reported.

Authorities warned people to avoid canyon areas that are prone to loose boulders, flash floods and debris flow.

Copyright City News Service
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