A helicopter crew was sent to rescue a rock climber who suffered a broken leg in a remote area near Descanso on Sunday, a Cal Fire official said.

Firefighters and medics got to the man and were able to ensure he was in stable condition about 4:15 p.m. in the area off Wildwood Glen Lane, west of state Route 79 and north of Interstate 8, Cal Fire Capt. Issac Sanchez said.

A sheriff’s helicopter hoisted the man out of the area just before 5 p.m. and transferred him onto an awaiting ambulance.