Hiker rescued following 100-foot fall on Pacific Crest Trail

Crews from NAS Whidbey Island were called, and the hiker was taken to a hospital in Bellingham.

By Dianna Hawryluk June 21, 2024 5:00 pm

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A fallen hiker was recently rescued near the North Cascades National Park.

Crews from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island were called after a hiker fell 100 feet down the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail on Saturday, June 15.

The hiker lost consciousness and suffered a leg injury. Search and Rescue crews found the hiker near Blizzard Peak and hoisted her into a helicopter.

She was flown to Peacehealth St Joseph’s Medical Center in Bellingham.

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