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Copter crew rescues teenager lost on hike
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More from CamarilloA Sheriff's Department helicopter crew rescued a teenage boy this week after he got lost while hiking in Camarillo, authorities reported.
Evan Smith, 14, of Camarillo called 911 after he became stranded on a steep slope about shortly before 7:30 p.m. Monday while hiking from the top of Conejo Mountain.
He told authorities he began his hike about 4 p.m. near Camarillo Springs.
The helicopter crew found Smith shortly before 8 p.m., hoisted him aboard and flew him to the Camarillo Airport, where his father was waiting for him.
The teen was not injured, authorities said.
Posted by RayRay on March 5, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Last time i checked 14 yr old teens didnt require Baby sitting. If he had been hiking and called 911 at 730pm I m thinking he was trying to find his way back before that? 911 last resort? I dont find that terribly late 4 a school night. With all that young kids are doing out there these days, I find hiking to be the least of the worrys the parents should have of their 14 yr old.
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