A hiker survived a nasty fall in Washington yesterday afternoon. The lady was mountain climbing at Racehorse Falls when she fell 50-60 ft, then “tumbled” one other 100 ft down a slippery rock slope to the underside. The Whatcom County Hearth District 14 reported the incident and its crews’ rescue efforts on Fb.
“Our crews rappelled down, packaged the affected person right into a litter, and lifted her out of the canyon,” Whatcom County Hearth District 14 wrote within the put up. “Firefighters then carried her out the 1/3 mile path utilizing our wheeled litter.”
From there, responders transported the lady through a medic unit from the Bellingham Hearth Division.
Native information stories the lady was mountain climbing alone when the incident occurred. Fortunately, after the autumn, she was nonetheless acutely aware and in a position to name for assist, regardless of her critical accidents. It appears miraculous she survived.
The fireplace division says this rescue is the fifth “high-angle” rescue at Racehorse Falls this yr, and essentially the most critical. Officers urge hikers to be additional cautious when exploring close to cliff edges and to all the time hike with a accomplice.
See pictures of the rescue efforts right here:
We’re grateful this hiker survived the autumn and hope she makes a speedy restoration.
Have you ever ever witnessed a search and rescue whereas mountain climbing?
