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Air-rescued hiker said they were 'stalked' by mountain lion: sheriff
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Tor Smith , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The rescue mission was performed by the STAR 1 helicopter from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, which assisted San Jose police in locating the hiker. The hiker was found inside the Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve, specifically along the Boccardo Loop.
A stranded hiker was rescued by air late last week. The rescue mission was performed by the STAR 1 helicopter from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, which assisted San Jose police in locating the hiker.
The hiker was found inside the Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve, specifically along the Boccardo Loop. According to reports, the hiker claimed to have been stalked by a mountain lion while walking.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events leading up to the rescue and the condition of the hiker after being found.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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