by: Lily Dallow KTLA NEWS

A man died Sunday after rescuers carried out an intense aerial and ground response to a medical emergency in the hills above Shadow Hills, officials confirmed.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 10:44 a.m. to Fire Road West after air operations units located a mountain biker in a hard-to-reach area. 

Aeromedics were lowered by hoist from a helicopter and began advanced life-saving efforts on the roughly 50-year-old man, who was in severe medical distress and undergoing CPR.

Additional firefighters hiked toward the scene while others used a four-wheel-drive vehicle to try to reach the patient from the ground. The Burbank Fire Department also responded, sending crews in a side-by-side utility vehicle to assist.

By about 11:38 a.m., LAFD said the man could not be revived despite extensive efforts. 

Aeromedics completed the protocol for a determination of death, and the scene was set to be turned over to law enforcement.

By about 11:38 a.m., LAFD said the man could not be revived despite extensive efforts. 

Aeromedics completed the protocol for a determination of death, and the scene was set to be turned over to law enforcement.

Sylmar has some beautiful and fantastic hiking trails. Trails range from easy to moderate and escalate to hard. All routes hold fantastic views and provide an excellent opportunity to get in touch with nature and all its wonders. While there is wonder, there can also be danger. Please be mindful and aware. 

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