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Hiker injured near Glenelg River Rd in Grampians National Park

Emergency services have been on scene for two hours helping an injured hiker in the Grampians, with an ambulance helicopter dispatched.

A lookout in Grampians National Park. Picture: File
A lookout in Grampians National Park. Picture: File

An elderly man has been injured in a hiking incident in the Grampians National Mark

Emergency services were called to the park in the state’s west about 10am on Monday.

Police believe a 76-year-old man fell on a walking track near Glenelg River Rd.

It is believed he has lower body injuries.

The Vic Emergency map indicates the man may be on a slope 370m high.

The CFA, FRV, Dunkeld SES, paramedics, and police are involved in the rescue.

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