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Three Hikers Rescued at Islip Saddle

One of three hikers that needed rescue from Montrose Search and Rescue Saturday was injured after falling 300 feet down an ice chute.

Montrose Search and Rescue and Air 5 rescued three hikers who fell 300 feet down an ice shute at Islip Saddle (near where Angeles Crest Highway and Highway 39 meet) Saturday, according to Lieutenant Angela Shepherd of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station.

The rescue occurred at about 1:15 p.m. and one of the hikers was injured.

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