A hiker stranded on the side of a cliff along Route 9D was safely rescued Monday evening after firefighters launched a specialized rescue operation in the Hudson Highlands.

The Continental Village Fire Department responded to reports of a hiker trapped on a rock face near Route 9D. After arriving on scene, incident commanders requested a ladder truck from the Fort Montgomery Fire Department to assist in reaching the stranded hiker.

Firefighters worked together to access the cliffside and safely remove the individual from the steep terrain.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the responding agencies, the hiker was brought to safety and evaluated by the Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Officials did not report any injuries.

The Continental Village Fire Department thanked the Fort Montgomery Fire Department for its assistance during the rescue operation.