A dramatic rescue unfolded Saturday afternoon when Malibu Search and Rescue teams and partner agencies responded to a serious horse accident involving a 38-year-old man in Chatsworth. The rider was reportedly thrown from his horse and trampled near the intersection of Devils Canyon and Ybarra Canyon Motorways, leaving him injured in a remote and difficult-to-access area. Emergency crews quickly mobilized to reach the patient and begin a complex extraction operation.

Rescuers faced challenging conditions as they hiked roughly 30 minutes through rugged, brush-covered terrain to locate and stabilize the injured man. Due to the isolated location and the need for urgent medical care, officials determined that an air evacuation was the safest and fastest option. The coordinated response allowed the patient to be prepared for immediate transport to a trauma center.

Aerial footage from the rescue showed LA County Fire Copter 11 hovering above the canyon as crews lowered a cable system and carefully lifted the patient using a hoist litter. The helicopter operation required precision and teamwork as rescuers worked to safely remove the injured rider from the remote landscape. The successful airlift demonstrated the importance of specialized rescue teams during high-risk emergency situations.

The incident highlights the dedication and coordination of emergency responders who operate in some of the region’s most challenging environments. Multiple agencies worked together to provide rapid assistance and ensure the injured rider received advanced medical attention as quickly as possible. The patient was transported to a local trauma center for further treatment following the dramatic rescue.