Hiker Rescued After Fall From Olympic National Forest
The Naval Air Station Whidbey Island SAR team has rescued a man after he fell 1,200 feet down from a ravine in Mt. Ellinor in the Olympic National Forest where he suffered an arm injury, hypothermia, and abrasions.
"Number one is to be prepared, not only with equipment but proper training and knowing what you're getting into and using the resources that are available," Graham said. Read more here
Great work to the volunteers for rescuing the man as we pray that he recovers from his injuries. Please make sure to be careful when traveling to mountains and always pack an essential bag. Please be safe out there!
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