Hiker Falls 50 Feet in Palisades Interstate Park

The victim, whose injuries were unclear, was transported by helicopter to the hospital

A hiker inside the Palisades Interstate Park in New Jersey fell about 50 feet while on a trail Monday evening, authorities said.

A medical helicopter was called to the State Line Lookout parking lot to transport the victim to the Hackensack Medical Center.

The hiker apparently fell at about 5 p.m.

The extent of the hiker's injuries was not immediately clear. 

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