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Hiker blocked by snakes on Sweetwater River Trail

Heard on: San Diego CA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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12101-, 12153 Campo Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
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Emergency crews responded to a hiker on the Sweetwater River Trail who reported a snake blocking the path ahead and another behind, leaving him feeling unable to move along the trail. Fire units coordinated by radio and phone, confirmed the hiker was not bitten or injured, and made contact with him. Rescuers then guided him around the snakes and walked him back toward Steel Canyon Bridge without needing a full rescue operation.

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