Injured hiker located near Lithia Springs trail in South Hadley

good evening and welcome to 22 newss at 6 I'm CR speller and I'm Nick oresco a hiker is safe and now recovering after falling and missing for several hours it comes after the hiker was reported missing yesterday in South Hadley and 22 news reporter Victoria buddy joins us live in studio to explain how another hiker came to the rescue after hearing calls for help Nick Siara according to South hadle Fire officials that person went on a hike yesterday afternoon with their dog and after falling unable to find their hope they were stranded hoping someone would come to their rescue a local hiker is recovering after falling near the Lithia Springs Reservoir in South Hadley Sunday afternoon with their dog who was not hurt however all things to rescue teams and a Good Samaritan that person will be okay we were called this morning around 9:30 uh for an injured hiker uh who was out hiking yesterday at approximately 2: in the afternoon fell sustained injuries and had been out there ever since since luckily uh there was somebody out hiking today who who heard some calls for help and was able to call 911 several fire departments assisted including Belchertown Hadley Granby and ammer according to South Hadley Fire Department District 2 that hiker was unable to make any calls at this time I believe the phone was lost during the fall it still unclear the severity or what type of injuries the hiker may have however fire officials are reminding those who spend time Outdoors to take extra safety measures bring your cell phone with you make sure it's charged uh make sure you know for the if you're an experienced hiker usually you know your limitations but um just be safe stay on the trails know where you are be familiar with the area South Hadley fire says the hiker is recovering at a local hospital and their dog who was not hurt has been picked up by other family members working for you Victoria buddy 22 News