Chatsworth, CA – On January 14, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) rescued a female hiker in her 40s who fell while climbing the rocky slopes of Stony Point Park in Chatsworth, sustaining injuries that required hospitalization. LAFD crews located the woman, provided on-scene treatment, and transported her to West Hills Hospital via ambulance.
LAFD units from Fire Station 96, located near Topanga Canyon Boulevard, responded to a 911 call at 2:00 p.m. reporting a hiker who had fallen while climbing the steep, boulder-strewn side of Stony Point, a 100-foot sandstone formation at 11500 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, per LAFD. Firefighters found the woman, described as being in her 40s, on a rocky ledge with injuries likely from a fall of 10 to 20 feet. The exact nature of her injuries—possibly fractures or sprains—was not disclosed, but they prevented her from walking out.
Ground crews, equipped with ropes and a stretcher, stabilized the hiker and carefully maneuvered her down the uneven terrain to a waiting ambulance, avoiding the need for a helicopter hoist, unlike a 2022 Stony Point rescue you referenced. The operation, completed within 45 minutes, culminated in her transport to West Hills Hospital, where she was treated and reported in stable condition. No other injuries occurred, and the rescue caused minimal disruption to the park. Tips or inquiries can be directed to LAFD at (213) 893-9800,
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