Search underway for missing hiker at Toro Park, Salinas CA
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Missing PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies initiated a search for a missing hiker last seen at Toro Park in Salinas. The hiker reportedly texted that he had taken a wrong turn, was out of water, tired, and had a low phone battery. Rangers from South County were coordinating the search near Black Mountain Trail in Marks Canyon.
Audio|Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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Pending a missing person, lost hiker from Toro Park, near Monterey-Salinas Highway.
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I've been advising (name withheld) that her husband went hiking 8 hours ago at Toro Park.
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Thirteen 30 got a text from him that he took a wrong turn, was out of water, tired and only had 14 percent battery left on his phone.
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A stone 20 was on Black Mountain Trail in Marks Canyon.
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And the only.
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The only ranger that we have is South County.
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Location mentioned:
Quail Meadows Day Use Area, Toro County Park, Salinas, CA 93908
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