Injured woman rescued from Eternal Flame Trail

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A woman from Maryland was rescued early Saturday night from the Eternal Flame Trail at Chestnut Ridge Park, the Erie County Sheriff's Office announced.

Officials said at 6:15 p.m., the county's SWAT and response team assisted the 61-year-old woman, who fell and injured her hip. She was extracted from the trail and transported to ECMC for further evaluation and treatment.

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia said the county's SWAT and response team has responded to a total of 19 first aid and rescue calls at Chestnut Ridge over the past 12 months.

Another injured hiker was rescued in March and had to be transported to ECMC by Mercy Flight to be treated for a broken pelvis and femur.