Hiker who fainted on Spanish mountain airlifted to safety by Civil Guard

A hiker who fainted on a mountain in Spain was airlifted to safety by the civil guard and local firefighters. Responding to a call around 4:30pm on Monday 29 January, authorities located the hiker on Pico de la Tinosa, the highest mountain in the province of Cordoba, which rises to 1,570 metres above sea level. Footage released by Spain’s Guardia Civil shows the rescue unfolding. The hiker was taken to the town of Priego de Cordoba for medical attention after being airlifted to safety. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily edito