Woman who plunged 120 feet on Washington mountain rescued by helicopter
Summary
A 33-year-old woman fell 120 feet while hiking on Mount Larrabee in Washington state. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued her by helicopter and took her to medical help because her injuries stopped her from walking down on her own.Key Facts
- The woman fell down a steep gully on the south side of Mount Larrabee near the Canadian border.
- She was seriously injured and could not descend the mountain by herself.
- Washington state emergency officials asked the U.S. Coast Guard for help.
- The Coast Guard helicopter crew searched for 40 minutes and rescued her using a hoist.
- The rescue happened around 8:40 p.m. Pacific Time before nightfall.
- She was flown to Bellingham Airport, where emergency medical teams were ready.
- Teams from the Coast Guard, local fire departments, and search and rescue worked together on the mission.
- The hiking group helped during the rescue because they had survival training and safety gear.
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