Firefighters rescue woman at Albion Falls

Hamilton fire crews were called to Albion Falls Wednesday night, to help rescue a woman who couldn't climb back out after going for a hike.

Public Information Officer Claudio Mostacci told CBC News that crews were called to the falls shortly after 8 p.m.

A group of people had gone down for a hike, he said. "When they were coming back up, one person wasn't able to continue," Mostacci said.

• City will patrol Albion Falls and ticket people who jump the fence

The woman hadn't suffered a fall, he said, but her physical condition wouldn't allow her to climb back out.

Firefighters got her into a basket, and were able to pull her to the top, where she was placed into the care of paramedics, Mostacci said.

The rescue comes as new barriers and fencing were installed at Albion Falls, in an attempt to deter people from hiking off designated pathways.

The city announced last week that it will patrol Albion Falls and ticket people who jump the fence.

Police Const. Jerome Stewart told CBC News that it "does not appear that he contravened the posted bylaw."