PHOENIX — A hiker who has been stuck on top of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix since around 8 p.m. on Tuesday has been rescued safely. Sky12 footage shows the moment the hiker was rescued

Around 8:15 p.m., technical crews were called to a report of a hiker stuck on top of the mountain.

Fire crews responded to Echo Canyon Trail, but had to delay their rescue efforts due to no visibility.

Overnight, crews were able to give the hiker a phone, food, and water.

As of 7:20 a.m., a Phoenix Police Department helicopter was on the scene of Echo Canyon Trail, and operations begun.

As of 9 a.m., the hiker was rescued.

Echo Canyon Trail has been closed for months due to operations to stabilize the rocks .

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