A hiker injured in the Gorbeia Natural Park was rescued by an Ertzaintza helicopter this Sunday afternoon. SOS Deiak 112 received the alert around 2:15 PM: a 58-year-old hiker of Spanish nationality had fallen while descending from Gorbeia towards the Murua quarries.

As a result of the fall, the woman was unable to continue, reportedly suffering a suspected ankle fracture.

Emergency services were immediately dispatched. The UVR (Surveillance and Rescue Unit) helicopter reached the accident site to perform the rescue and transport the injured hiker to Vitoria-Gasteiz. From the city, an ambulance completed the transfer to Txagorritxu Hospital.