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NEVADA COUNTY — A search and rescue volunteer was shot in the hip while searching for a missing hiker on Tuesday night.

Over the past few days, volunteers from multiple agencies have been searching for a missing 75-year-old hiker.

Three volunteers with Placer County were searching about three miles downstream from the town of Washington on Tuesday when they heard gunshots. One volunteer was struck by gunfire in the hip about 6:30 p.m., according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department.

The male shooting victim has not yet been airlifted from the rugged terrain. He is reportedly breathing and conscious. The two other search and rescue volunteers were sheltering in place until law enforcement could arrive. They have since been assisted out of the area.

The Sacramento Police Department has sent a helicopter to assist. Butte and Placer County sheriff’s departments, as well as the CHP, have sent in air support to assist.

There is no word on the whereabouts of the shooter.

FOX40 has a crew en route to Nevada County.

Stay with FOX40 and FOX40.com for updates on this developing story.