Madera County Authorities Rescue Hiker After Ankle Injury on Corlieu Falls Trail

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 5 months ago on

January 14, 2026

A hiker was rescued and hospitalized after injuring her ankle on Madera County’s Corlieu Falls Trail on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (Madera County SO)

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A 34-year-old woman was rescued Tuesday after injuring her ankle while hiking the Corlieu Falls Trail at Lewis Creek, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Madera County Search and Rescue, U.S. Forest Service Fire and Law Enforcement, and Sierra Ambulance personnel helped carry the hiker from the trail to a nearby parking area, where she was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further care.

Officials reminded hikers to wear proper footwear, carry essential supplies, and exercise caution on local trails.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.