Hiker Rescued By SCSOSAR After Being Trapped at Hempel Creek For One Day
A 55-year-old man was rescued by the Snohomish Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team on Sunday after falling down a waterfall and getting trapped at Hepel Creek for one day.
After hours of rigging lines and cutting ropes, members of the sheriff’s office search and rescue team and Snohomish County Volunteer Search & Rescue were able to bring him back to the trailhead early Sunday. Read more here
Great work to the Snohomish County SAR team and other volunteers for coming tot he man's rescue. We hope he heals from his injuries and as always, please be safe out there!
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