Forest Ranger Attacked, Knocked Unconscious

In a bizarre incident, a U.S. Forest Service employee was assaulted at a ranger station in the Angeles National Forest. The attack happened around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the East Fork Ranger Station in the Azusa Canyon area. The ranger was there alone. Someone knocked on the door, asking to use the phone. When the ranger opened the door, he was hit in the head with an unknown object. The ranger was knocked unconscious, and when he came to, called 911. He was airlifted to USC Medical Center, and he is reportedly in and out of consciousness. Police believe the suspect is a Hispanic male, who may be driving a green Mitsubishi. Deputies were reportedly conducting vehicle stops in the area looking for the suspect. Nothing was stolen from the station. KTLA