60-year-old hiker dies on remote trail near Lake Berryessa

A hiker on a remote trail near Lake Berryessa died Sunday after rescuers attempted to save him amid a medical emergency, officials said. 

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Rescuers with the Vacaville Fire Protection District received a satellite-based 911 call just before 12:30 p.m. about a “hiker in distress” in the Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve trail system, near Canyon Creek Resort, the agency said in a Facebook post. The call came from other hikers who were in the area, some of whom assisted with “lifesaving efforts.”

“Their actions ensured responders were notified as quickly as possible,” the fire district wrote. 

When rescuers arrived on the scene, they found the hiker in a secluded area and began providing medical support. The hiker was pronounced deceased after being transported to the Canyon Creek Resort area. 

The hiker was a 60-year-old man from Davis, according to reporting by the Sacramento Bee.The Yolo County Coroner’s Section did not respond to SFGATE’s request for information before publication.

“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic incident,” the Vacaville Fire Protection District said in its post. 

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The fire district did not respond to SFGATE’s questions about what led to the hiker’s death or the medical emergency. However, the agency’s Facebook post urged the public to be careful when hiking in “strenuous and potentially dangerous” areas of Solano County’s trails, specifically during extreme heat. The Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve is considered a difficult hiking area with steep loop trails and rocky ridgetops.

“Even experienced hikers can quickly experience heat-related illness,” the fire district said on Facebook.

Authorities urged hikers to avoid going to the trails during peak heat hours, tobring water and tohike with a partner or communicate their route to someone. If someone feels weak or sick, they should turn around. It’s always a good idea tocarry an emergency communication device and know one’s fitness limits.