A hiker fell from Haystack Rock, the top layer of rock at the highest point of Mt. Si, and was rescued by a helicopter crew from the King County Sheriff's Office. The rescue took place in winter-like conditions, including snow and hail.
A helicopter crew rescued a hiker who fell about 50 feet from a rocky outcropping at the top of Mt. Si Saturday. Rescue crews had to endure winter-like conditions , including snow and hail, to reach the victim.
The King County Sheriff's 'Guardian One' helicopter crew took part in the effort to reach the hiker and evacuate them from the high-altitude climb. A video posted on X shows the pair being lifted to safety, with other crew members watching and cheering. In a social media post, Eastside Fire & Rescue officials emphasized the importance of being prepared for inclement weather when hiking in the region
Mt. Si Haystack Rock Rescue Winter-Like Conditions Snow Hail
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