CHRISTMAS, Fla. — Authorities found a missing hiker in Christmas, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
The search began around 11:50 a.m. near Wheeler Road in the Orlando Wetlands.
Officials said the biker wass lost and suffering from a medical condition.
A helicopter also assisted in the search, according to OCFR.
The 18-year-old biker, from Avalon Park, was found after a 1.5 hour search, officials said.
The 18-year-old male biker, from Avalon Park, was located after a 1 1/2 hour search by firefighters, city staff at the park and @OrangeCoSheriff aviation unit. The biker was treated on scene for heat-related symptoms. FYI - the 2pm heat index was just reported to be 99 degrees.
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) July 29, 2019
#UPDATE search for biker (not hiker as initially thought): @OrangeCoFL Rescue 84, along with @citybeautiful Water Reclamation Division crew, located the biker about 2 miles from the Orlando Wetlands Park entrance on a trail. pic.twitter.com/zva3wsb0Ov
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) July 29, 2019
#search near Wheeler Rd. Christmas: firefighters and @OrangeCoSheriff Helicopter searching for a hiker in Orlando Wetlands, lost and suffering from a medical condition. Call is on Fire Radio Channel 4. View location @pulsepoint. #PIO en route. #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/ECkJdmnftG
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) July 29, 2019
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